Job summary
The Trust is seeking a specialty doctor in general adult psychiatry to join The Bolton Referral & Assessment Service based at the Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant and other team colleagues in the Bolton Referral & Assessment Service to develop a high quality, responsive, flexible and integrated service meeting the needs of its client group
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
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) relating to psychiatric conditions in outpatient settings.
To be able to formulate management plans in complex cases, advising the MDT.
Prescribing and giving advice to the 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.
To have an understanding the interface between physical illness and mental illness (e.g. comorbid mood disorders, medically unexplained symptoms, organic mental states).
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.
Provide support and ad hoc clinical supervision for junior doctors and the wider MDT working within the R&AH Team.
To be able to seek advice and support of senior psychiatric colleagues when dealing with complex situations outside of the postholders sphere of knowledge and skills.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Non-Clinical Duties
To provide medical leadership in R&AH team
To participate in supervision with line manager to further develop knowledge, skills and career.
Take part in CPD in the ring-fenced time in timetable and be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The post holder will be encouraged to join a local peer Personal Development Plan group to allow peer to peer supervision.
Remain up to date with mandatory training.
Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to consider changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
Participate in annual appraisal and maintain revalidation.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council.
To contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with other Team members. This will necessitate excellent influencing and joint working skills.
To participate in audit, service development and evaluation in collaboration with the Bolton Governance Team, and the Trusts Research and Development Team.
Comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Non-Clinical Duties
To provide medical leadership in R&AH team
To participate in supervision with line manager to further develop knowledge, skills and career.
Take part in CPD in the ring-fenced time in timetable and be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The post holder will be encouraged to join a local peer Personal Development Plan group to allow peer to peer supervision.
Remain up to date with mandatory training.
Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to consider changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
Participate in annual appraisal and maintain revalidation.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council.
To contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with other Team members. This will necessitate excellent influencing and joint working skills.
To participate in audit, service development and evaluation in collaboration with the Bolton Governance Team, and the Trusts Research and Development Team.
Comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
- Section 12 (2) Approval under Mental Health Act 1983 or be eligible for approval within 4 months
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full-time Postgraduate or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years training or experience in Psychiatry
- Experience in working with a multi-disciplinary Team
- Evidence of audit activity
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of the interface between the MCA and MHA.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
- Section 12 (2) Approval under Mental Health Act 1983 or be eligible for approval within 4 months
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full-time Postgraduate or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years training or experience in Psychiatry
- Experience in working with a multi-disciplinary Team
- Evidence of audit activity
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of the interface between the MCA and MHA.
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).
