Speciality Doctor, Salford, Older Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Main area: Old Age Psychiatry
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 437-MD-6990952
Site: Woodlands Hospital
Town: Little Hulton
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
This is a great opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join the Older Adult Psychiatry Team in Salford. This is a full-time appointment for a Specialty Doctor in psychiatry to work in the inpatient unit that supports older adult mental health needs in Woodlands Hospital. They will add senior medical support to the unit.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will liaise with the other medical colleagues within the Salford area and support the inpatient team with clinical activity that covers meetings, CPAs, tribunals, and other Mental Health Act related activity.
2. The post holder will have access to the secretary for the team and will have a shared office with junior doctors within Woodlands Hospital.
3. The inpatient multidisciplinary team comprising of RMNs, OTs, psychologists will be supported by the post holder to ensure patient and family needs are met during regular reviews.
4. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate sound mental health knowledge and support admission and ongoing care arrangements for the patients.
5. The post holder will be expected to be a Section 12 Approved clinician. We will support the post holder to obtain S12 or AC approval if required.
6. The post holder will diagnose and formulate management plans with supervision as needed.
7. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
8. Assessment and management of risk including vulnerability, suicide risk, health and safety risks, and risk of harm to others.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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 and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Medical Degree
* GMC Registration
* 4 years full-time Postgraduate or equivalent experience
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For further information on the checks required, please visit the NHS Employers website.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, such as BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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