Specialty Doctor - South Manchester - Bronte Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor for their inpatient wards. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality patient care and clinical decision-making. The role involves not only clinical responsibilities but also educational and leadership duties, fostering the growth of future medical professionals. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a medical degree and full GMC registration.
• 4 years of full-time postgraduate experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds and create management plans for patients.
• Supervise and teach medical students and doctors in training.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Management

Mental Health Assessment

Leadership

Teaching and Supervision

Education

Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Postgraduate Experience

Job description

Specialty Doctor - South Manchester - Bronte Ward

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area: General Adult Psychiatry
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 437-MD-6713776-A

Site: Wythenshawe Hospital
Town: Manchester
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59

Job Overview

This is a full-time appointment for a Specialty Doctor to work on one of our general-adult (adults of working age - AOWA) inpatient wards (Bronte and Blake Wards in Laureate House). Successful candidates will be working with a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrists, psychiatry (ST and CT)/foundation/GP doctors in training, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Role:

1. Attend ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward.
2. Complete, review, and authorize discharge summaries as required.
3. MHA work including preparation of tribunal reports and presenting evidence at the tribunal hearings.
4. Assess and manage physical health for patients on the inpatient wards.
5. Participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
6. Be involved in developing service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.
7. Be involved in clinical governance related activities such as audits and quality improvement projects.

Educational Roles:

1. Provide supervision and support to doctors in training working with the team.
2. Provide teaching to medical students and doctors in training working in the trust.

Leadership Roles:

1. Participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
2. Be involved in developing service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.
3. Be involved in clinical governance related activities such as audits and quality improvement projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration
• 4 years full-time postgraduate or equivalent experience
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Important Information about Working for GMMH:

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For further information on the checks required, please visit the NHS Employers website.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups.

Sponsorship:

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received.**