Specialty Doctor - Referral and Assessment Hub - Bolton
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL4 0JR |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7753512/437-MD-7753512 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust is seeking a specialty doctor in general adult psychiatry to join The Bolton Referral & Assessment Service based at the Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant and other team colleagues in the Bolton Referral & Assessment Service to develop a high quality, responsive, flexible and integrated service meeting the needs of its client group
Clinical Duties
Have knowledge and skills in the assessment of patients presenting with mental health disorders.
To be able to assess, formulate and manage risk (e.g. suicide risk, violence/aggression) relating to psychiatric conditions in outpatient settings.
To be able to formulate management plans in complex cases, advising the MDT.
Prescribing and giving advice to the team on psychotropic medication.
Have knowledge and skills in using both The Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts and be able to give advice to others about the use of the acts.
The post holder will be required to seek approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. If the post holder does not have Section 12 approval, the service will help in the acquisition of this approval.
To have an understanding the interface between physical illness and mental illness (e.g. comorbid mood disorders, medically unexplained symptoms, organic mental states).
The post holder may occasionally be called upon to do a physical health examination and perform venepuncture and ECGs and be able to interpret the results.
Provide support and ad hoc clinical supervision for junior doctors and the wider MDT working within the R&AH Team.
To be able to seek advice and support of senior psychiatric colleagues when dealing with complex situations outside of the postholders sphere of knowledge and skills.
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.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Non-Clinical Duties
To provide medical leadership in R&AH team
To participate in supervision with line manager to further develop knowledge, skills and career.
Take part in CPD in the ring-fenced time in timetable and be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The post holder will be encouraged to join a local peer Personal Development Plan group to allow peer to peer supervision.
Remain up to date with mandatory training.
Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to consider changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
Participate in annual appraisal and maintain revalidation.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council.
To contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with other Team members. This will necessitate excellent influencing and joint working skills.
To participate in audit, service development and evaluation in collaboration with the Bolton Governance Team, and the Trust’s Research and Development Team.
Comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026
The Trust is seeking a specialty doctor in general adult psychiatry to join The Bolton Referral & Assessment Service based at the Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant and other team colleagues in the Bolton Referral & Assessment Service to develop a high quality, responsive, flexible and integrated service meeting the needs of its client group
Clinical Duties
Have knowledge and skills in the assessment of patients presenting with mental health disorders.
To be able to assess, formulate and manage risk (e.g. suicide risk, violence/aggression) relating to psychiatric conditions in outpatient settings.
To be able to formulate management plans in complex cases, advising the MDT.
Prescribing and giving advice to the team on psychotropic medication.
Have knowledge and skills in using both The Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts and be able to give advice to others about the use of the acts.
The post holder will be required to seek approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. If the post holder does not have Section 12 approval, the service will help in the acquisition of this approval.
To have an understanding the interface between physical illness and mental illness (e.g. comorbid mood disorders, medically unexplained symptoms, organic mental states).
The post holder may occasionally be called upon to do a physical health examination and perform venepuncture and ECGs and be able to interpret the results.
Provide support and ad hoc clinical supervision for junior doctors and the wider MDT working within the R&AH Team.
To be able to seek advice and support of senior psychiatric colleagues when dealing with complex situations outside of the postholders sphere of knowledge and skills.
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.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Non-Clinical Duties
To provide medical leadership in R&AH team
To participate in supervision with line manager to further develop knowledge, skills and career.
Take part in CPD in the ring-fenced time in timetable and be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The post holder will be encouraged to join a local peer Personal Development Plan group to allow peer to peer supervision.
Remain up to date with mandatory training.
Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to consider changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
Participate in annual appraisal and maintain revalidation.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council.
To contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with other Team members. This will necessitate excellent influencing and joint working skills.
To participate in audit, service development and evaluation in collaboration with the Bolton Governance Team, and the Trust’s Research and Development Team.
Comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026