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Specialty Doctor - Addictions - Chapman Barker Unit

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

The Trust is seeking a speciality doctor with recent acute medical experience to join the Chapman Barker Unit Team. The Trust regards this as an opportunity to further develop the functioning of the physical health team and offers an opportunity for the post-holder to develop their skills and expertise in the management of physical health-related disorders commonly found in specialist inpatient detoxification units. Psychiatric training is not required for this role which is within the medical team. Non-psychiatrists who meet the essential criteria are encouraged to apply.

The post holder will be expected to medically assess and treat patients who are undergoing medically assisted withdrawal from alcohol, opioids and other substances, often in parallel. The post-holder should be confident in managing a range of physical health disorders, including both those related to addiction disorders as well as other medical conditions. Knowledge or familiarity of working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions would be an advantage, but a positive approach to those with mental health disorders is key to the role. The post-holder will complement the existing experienced physical health focussed doctors and the trainee psychiatrists which include both higher and core trainees in psychiatry.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service.
  • Diagnose and formulate management plans of referrals/admissions to the service.
  • Provide management in complex physical health presentations.

Attend daily board rounds with the MDT for patients on the planned admission wards and the RADAR ward.

Basic assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others, with support from psychiatric colleagues.

Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.

Liaison with Acute hospitals in complex physical health cases

Involvement in review of suitability of admissions to the CBU from a physical health perspective

Work in partnership with professionals from partner providers.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7022473

Job locations

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Possession of MBBS/MBChB
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
  • 6 years' experience as a doctor in total
  • 3 years' experience working in a middle grade or senior role

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent qualification Other Postgraduate degrees e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
  • A wide range of clinical experience including inpatient, outpatient and sub-specialities
  • Knowledge of the MCA and MHA

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
  • Registered for CPD with relevant Royal College
  • Excellent knowledge in addictions medicine

Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  • In "good professional standing for CPD"
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Possession of MBBS/MBChB
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
  • 6 years' experience as a doctor in total
  • 3 years' experience working in a middle grade or senior role

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent qualification Other Postgraduate degrees e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
  • A wide range of clinical experience including inpatient, outpatient and sub-specialities
  • Knowledge of the MCA and MHA

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
  • Registered for CPD with relevant Royal College
  • Excellent knowledge in addictions medicine

Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  • In "good professional standing for CPD"

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Consultant

Stephen Kaar

stephen.kaar@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7022473

Job locations

Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


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