This is a full-time appointment for a Specialty Doctor to work across our general-adult (adults of working age - AOWA) inpatient wards. Successful candidates will be working with a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrists, psychiatry/foundation/GP doctors in training, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities:
Clinical Roles:
* Attend ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward. This includes chairing ward rounds and making decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from the covering consultant when appropriate.
* Complete, review, and authorize 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 inpatient wards.
Leadership roles:
* 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 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 northwest 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.
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
For more information on the role please see the attached detailed job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree
* GMC Registration
Desirable
* S12
Experience
Essential
* 4 years Post Graduate Experience
* 2 Years Experience in Psychiatry
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