Specialty Doctor - Addictions - Chapman Barker Unit
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Main area: Addictions Services
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 437-MD-7022473
Site: Chapman Barker Unit, Prestwich Hospital
Town: Prestwich
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/04/2025 23:59
Job overview
The Trust is seeking a speciality doctor with recent acute medical experience to join the Chapman Barker Unit Team. The Trust regards this as an opportunity to further develop the functioning of the physical health team and offers an opportunity for the post-holder to develop their skills and expertise in the management of physical health-related disorders commonly found in specialist inpatient detoxification units. Psychiatric training is not required for this role which is within the medical team. Non-psychiatrists who meet the essential criteria are encouraged to apply.
The post holder will be expected to medically assess and treat patients who are undergoing medically assisted withdrawal from alcohol, opioids and other substances, often in parallel. The post-holder should be confident in managing a range of physical health disorders, including both those related to addiction disorders as well as other medical conditions. Knowledge or familiarity of working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions would be an advantage, but a positive approach to those with mental health disorders is key to the role. The post-holder will complement the existing experienced physical health focused doctors and the trainee psychiatrists which include both higher and core trainees in psychiatry.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service.
* Diagnose and formulate management plans of referrals/admissions to the service.
* Provide management in complex physical health presentations.
* Attend daily board rounds with the MDT for patients on the planned admission wards and the RADAR ward.
* Basic assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others, with support from psychiatric colleagues.
* Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
* Liaison with Acute hospitals in complex physical health cases.
* Involvement in review of suitability of admissions to the CBU from a physical health perspective.
* Work in partnership with professionals from partner providers.
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, 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Possession of MBBS/MBChB
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
* 6 years’ experience as a doctor in total
* 3 years’ experience working in a middle grade or senior role
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
* A wide range of clinical experience including inpatient, outpatient and sub-specialities
* Knowledge of the MCA and MHA
Skills
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Registered for CPD with relevant Royal College
* Excellent knowledge in addictions medicine
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
* In “good professional standing for CPD”
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 www.nhsemployers.org.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also 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 we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example 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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We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
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