Job summary
Manchester Central West CMHT
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join our Community Team in Central Manchester. These posts are based at the Rawnsley Building on the Manchester Royal Infirmary Site and the nearby Kath Locke Centre in Hulme
We are looking to recruit doctors with at least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry with a minimum of one year spent in general adult /community services.
MRCPsych is an advantage but not essential. The ability to work semi-autonomously with weekly clinical supervision and ready advice from Consultants with moderate complexity and risk is a clear expectation
Section 12 approval is desirable or a stated commitment to obtain this with Consultant mentor support within 6 months of starting post
The job plan will be an 8:2 DCC/SPA for the full-time post and 6.5:1.5 DCC/SPA for the 0.8 wte post.
You will be joining a team of 2 Consultants and one other SAS doctor
There is also currently a long-term locum SAS doctor providing new patient assessments.
Successful applicants will be encouraged to join Trust learning events and the weekly Consultant /SAS huddle to keep abreast of training requirements, medical management updates and an opportunity for online case discussions
Main duties of the job
Clinical role
- Undertake assessments of referrals to the service
- Diagnose and formulate management plans under tailored supervision
- Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations
- Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
- Assisting in preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and if wished attendance at subsequent hearings.
- Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
- Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Leadership role
- Contributing to decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high quality care
- Work with Team to deliver service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards
- Attendance at Consultant meetings for their service and directorate.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical role
- Undertake assessments of referrals to the service
- Diagnose and formulate management plans under tailored supervision
- Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations
- Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
- Assisting in preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers Hearings reports and if wished attendance at subsequent hearings.
- Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
- Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Leadership role
- Contributing to decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high quality care
- Work with Team to deliver service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards
- Attendance at Consultant meetings for their service and directorate.
Educational role
- Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience
- Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical role
- Undertake assessments of referrals to the service
- Diagnose and formulate management plans under tailored supervision
- Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations
- Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
- Assisting in preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers Hearings reports and if wished attendance at subsequent hearings.
- Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
- Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Leadership role
- Contributing to decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high quality care
- Work with Team to deliver service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards
- Attendance at Consultant meetings for their service and directorate.
Educational role
- Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience
- Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR willing to achieve within agreed timescale no less than 6 months
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR willing to achieve within agreed timescale no less than 6 months
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
