Specialty Doctor - Urgent Mental Health Response Lead

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Winwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join the First Response Service (FRS) at Hollins Park Hospital. You will provide clinical expertise and leadership within a fast-paced mental health service, working with the Operational Manager and a multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive, high-quality care across Mid Mersey.

The post involves comprehensive psychiatric assessments, urgent reviews, and chairing planning meetings with families and social

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner eligible to practice medicine in the UK.
• Experience in mental health settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS as in outpatient and community assessment.
• Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
• Conduct patient reviews and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical work and governance, motivating colleagues and driving service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Registered medical practitioner

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join the First Response Service (FRS) at Hollins Park Hospital. You will provide clinical expertise and leadership within a fast-paced mental health service, working with the Operational Manager and a multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive, high-quality care across Mid Mersey.

The post involves comprehensive psychiatric assessments, urgent reviews, and chairing planning meetings with families and social