Specialty Doctor - South MCR EIS & North Mersey CMHT

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in the UK is seeking a specialty doctor in general adult psychiatry to work with patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The role involves providing expert care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support mental health recovery. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment in Manchester, focusing on innovative patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis aged 14 to 65.
• Provide expert assessments and treatment for patients.
• Lead and support interdisciplinary teams in mental health care.

Job description

Job overview

Specialty doctor in general adult psychiatry with the South Manchester Early Intervention in Psychosis Service and the North Mersey Community Mental Health Team.

This is a replacement post with the South Manchester Early Intervention Team and the North Mersey CMHT.

Main duties of the job

The service is commissioned to work with people living in Manchester and experiencing a first episode of psychosis. It works with people between 14 and 65 years of age. The current commissioned caseload is approximately 560 patients. The teams provide expert assessments and treatment for people presenting with a first episode of psychosis. Each team is led by a team leader.

The Service also has psychology input, clinical pharmacist input one day a week, and 2 sessions from a CAMHS consultant psychiatrist to support input to younger patients. Care coordinators come from a variety of backgrounds including nursing, social work and occupational therapy, and they are supported by support, time and recovery workers. There is an At Risk Mental State Service (EDIT), led by a clinical psychologist and a physical health pathway to improve care in this area.

Referrals are triaged by the CMHT and initial assessments are undertaken by the CMHT. Following this, for those patients that are accepted as requiring CMHT input, they are either allocated a Care Coordinator or, for those requiring shorter-term input, allocated a case manager on an extended assessment pathway. The CMHT is recovery-informed and focused with an aim to transition patients back to primary care. For those patients who require secondary care input but not at an enhanced CPA level, long-term stable patients on clozapine, they remain on a standard care pathway with an allocated case manager.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England, and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.

Wherever you go, you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

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