Specialty Doctor General Adult Psychiatrist - Central Manchester HBTT
The closing date is 23 October 2025
Job summary
The Trust is seeking a specialty doctor on a 1 year fixed term contract to join the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. The postholder will have an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of the team.
The post holder will work alongside a 1.0 WTE Consultant colleague. There is also support from a Pharmacist and a Pharmacy technician for the team. There is a GP trainee and a Foundation Year doctor to provide support to the team in addition to the post holder. There are another two GP trainees who each attend 2 days a week. The average case load of Central HBTT is around 70-100. Rates of referrals vary but are usually between 8-20 admissions to the Team each week.
Main duties of the job
This a full-time appointment for a Specialty Doctor. Successful candidates will be working with a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrist, foundation/GP doctors in training, advance nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Attend MDT, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the HBTT case load. It also includes chairing MDTs and making decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from covering consultant when appropriate.
Complete, review and authorize treatment plans and discharge summaries as required.
MHA work including preparation of tribunal reports and presenting evidence at the tribunal hearings.
Assess and manage physical health for patients on the HBTT caseloiad.
Participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Be involved in developing service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.
Be involved in clinical governance related activities such as audits and quality improvement projects. Educational roles:
Provide supervision and support to doctors in training working with the team.
Provide teaching to medical students and doctors in training working in the trust.
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
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-MD-7516210
Job locations
Rawnsley Building, MRI
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Rawnsley Building, MRI
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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