Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Older Adult Psychiatry - South Manchester

The closing date is 01 March 2026

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Job summary

This is a new post designed to support the South Manchester CMHT. The duties of the post are for the care of patients in the South Manchester locality.The post holder will work with the CMHT in accepting referrals from the defined General Practitioners within the locality using the agreed referral criteria, provided that the patient is resident in Manchester. Referrals will also be accepted from General Practitioners outside Manchester CCG area where their patient is a Manchester resident.

The post holder will provide community assessments and if necessary, can book clinic appointments in the Laureate House outpatient clinic. These will include the assessment of new and review patients allocated by the consultants, and support for CPA with CMHT members

Main duties of the job

Clinical role o The post holder would join the clinical team that currently supports South Manchester. The base would be at Laureate House

o The post holder will liaise with the other medical colleagues within the South Manchester area and support the community team with clinical activity that covers meetings, CPAs, professionals' meetings, and other Mental Health Act related activity.

o The post holder will review patients presenting to MATs clinics and complete home visits for MATS and CMHT patients.

o The post holder will be expected to Diagnose and formulate management plans with supervision as required.

o Work in partnership with local GPs

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

o Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.

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

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-MD-7792861

Job locations

Manchester

Manchester

M23 9LT


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

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Ability to work in and lead team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Ability to work in and lead team

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 NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Mehran Javeed

Mehran.Javeed@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-MD-7792861

Job locations

Manchester

Manchester

M23 9LT


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