Job summaryThis post is for North Mersey CMHT which is based at Kingslea House, Withington. The post holder will work according to priorities agreed with their supervising consultant, the rest of the team and the team manager.This role mainly consists of the provision of daily medical input to the team including participation in clinical team meetings, outpatient clinics and community visits.
The nature of the post means that there will be a substantial amount of community based work. Key tasks will include taking psychiatric histories, performing mental state examinations and physical examinations, prescribing and monitoring medication and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be located with the MDT and administrative staff at the Team Base and have a shared office in Kingsley House. The post holder will work alongside a consultant psychiatrist to provide clinical care to those patients on their caseload, mainly through new and followup outpatient appointments. The post holder will be encouraged to take on management responsibilities suitable for their level of experience (e.g. overseeing an aspect of audit, leading on organising educational meetings). The post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, doctors in training and other staff.
This role mainly consists of the provision of daily medical input to the team including participation in clinical team meetings, outpatient clinics and community visits.
The nature of the post means that there will be a substantial amount of community based work. Key tasks will include taking psychiatric histories, performing mental state examinations and physical examinations, prescribing and monitoring medication and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
About usGreater 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 responsibilitiesFor more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
QualificationsEssential- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
EligibilityEssential- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- 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
- Eligible to work towards s12(2) approval if not already held
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
