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Speciality Doctor, Salford, Older Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

Job details
Posting date: 21 February 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 March 2025
Location: Little Hulton, M28 0FE
Company: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6990952/437-MD-6990952

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Summary

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.


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



· 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.

· The post holder will have access to the secretary for the team and will have a shared office with his/her junior doctors within Woodlands Hospital.

· The inpatient multidisciplinary team comprising of RMNs, OTs, psychologists and be a conduit to support the patient and the patient’s family when they are reviewed regularly. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate sound mental health knowledge and support admission and ongoing care arrangements for the patients.

· 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 this is required.

· The post holder will liaise with the other medical colleagues within the Salford area and support the community team with clinical activity that covers meetings, CPAs, professionals’ meetings, and other Mental Health Act related activity.

· The post holder will be expected to Diagnose and formulate management plans with supervision as required.

· Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.

· Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.



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.

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification


This advert closes on Friday 14 Mar 2025

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