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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Specialty Doctor, Bolton, General Adult Inpatient

The closing date is 25 September 2025

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Job summary

The Trust is seeking a specialty doctor in general adult inpatient psychiatry to join the inpatient team based at the Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital. This vacancy is an existing post which is due to arisen after the current post holder is due to move to another post within GMMH.

Main duties of the job

Have knowledge and skills in the assessment of patients presenting with mental health disorders.

To be able to assess, formulate and manage risk (e.g. suicide risk, violence/aggression, absconding) relating to psychiatric conditions in the inpatient settings.

To be able to formulate management plans in complex cases, advising the inpatient MDT and wider divisional teams on appropriate integrated care.

Prescribing and giving advice to the inpatient team on psychotropic medication.

Have knowledge and skills in using both The Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts and be able to give advice to others about the use of the acts.

The post holder will be required to seek approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. If the post holder does not have Section 12 approval, the service will help in the acquisition of this approval.

The post holder may occasionally be called upon to do a physical health examination and perform venepuncture and ECGs and be able to interpret the results.

The post holder may occasionally be called upon to do a physical health examination and perform venepuncture and ECGs and be able to interpret the results.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7444597

Job locations

Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Salford

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification. .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification. .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.

Desirable

  • S12(2) approval/Eligible to work towards s12(2) approval if not already held

Eligibility

Essential

  • Completed four years of full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which were in a specialty training programme in psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in psychiatry

Desirable

  • Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely (
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.

Desirable

  • S12(2) approval/Eligible to work towards s12(2) approval if not already held

Eligibility

Essential

  • Completed four years of full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which were in a specialty training programme in psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in psychiatry

Desirable

  • Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely (

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

Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Salford

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Salford

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Consultant

Dilraj Sohi

dilraj.sohi@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7444597

Job locations

Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Salford

BL4 0JR


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