Specialty Doctor - General Adult Psychiatry - Vale Ward
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £63,696 - £102,689 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, M8 5RB |
| Cwmni: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 8009207/437-MD-8009207 |
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A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The mandatory requirement for this post is that the successful candidate must be Section 12 approved
This a full-time appointment for a section 12 approved Specialty Doctor. While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the postholder is expected to be actively involved in supporting the Responsible Clinician in their role to work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatry/foundation/GP doctors in training, advance nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
The ward team consists of
1 band 7 Ward Manager
4 band 6 charge nurses,
14.2 Staff Nurses
3 registered nursing associates
The RC is supported by:
1 specialty doctor
1 higher trainee (depending on trainer qualification and DME discretion)
3-4 Resident doctors
1 WTE AP
1WTE psychologist
The inpatient team are supported by HBTT, EIS and local CMHTs.
Clinical Roles:
• Attend and chair ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward. It also includes making decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from covering consultant when appropriate.
• MHA work including preparation of tribunal reports and presenting evidence at the tribunal hearings.
• MHA work related to Consent to treatment, SOAD requests.
• Assess and manage physical health for patients on the inpatient wards, physical health meetings, board rounds
• Supervise more junior resident doctors on the ward.
Leadership roles:
• Participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• 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.
• Maintain mandatory training requirements
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.
For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jun 2026
The mandatory requirement for this post is that the successful candidate must be Section 12 approved
This a full-time appointment for a section 12 approved Specialty Doctor. While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the postholder is expected to be actively involved in supporting the Responsible Clinician in their role to work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatry/foundation/GP doctors in training, advance nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
The ward team consists of
1 band 7 Ward Manager
4 band 6 charge nurses,
14.2 Staff Nurses
3 registered nursing associates
The RC is supported by:
1 specialty doctor
1 higher trainee (depending on trainer qualification and DME discretion)
3-4 Resident doctors
1 WTE AP
1WTE psychologist
The inpatient team are supported by HBTT, EIS and local CMHTs.
Clinical Roles:
• Attend and chair ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward. It also includes making decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from covering consultant when appropriate.
• MHA work including preparation of tribunal reports and presenting evidence at the tribunal hearings.
• MHA work related to Consent to treatment, SOAD requests.
• Assess and manage physical health for patients on the inpatient wards, physical health meetings, board rounds
• Supervise more junior resident doctors on the ward.
Leadership roles:
• Participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• 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.
• Maintain mandatory training requirements
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.
For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jun 2026