Job summary
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join the Specialist Perinatal Community Service delivering care and treatment across Greater Manchester.
This position is for a full-time Specialty Doctor based at Prestwich Hospital (Cluster 2)
The Cluster 2 Perinatal Community Mental Health Service sits within the GM-wide Perinatal Community Service which is made up of three Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Teams and a 10 bedded Mother and Baby Unit.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty doctor will be expected to hold a caseload and carry out antenatal and postnatal outpatient clinics.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to assess new patients and follow-up patients on the caseload.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to carry out MHA assessments as appropriate.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to support the team and carry out urgent and emergency home visits as they arise throughout the week.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to liaise with social workers, specialist mental health midwives, care co-ordinators from other mental health teams, health visitors and other health and social care professionals involved in a patient's care.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to engage in clinical supervision and discuss cases at the weekly MDT.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to complete contemporaneous notes and complete referrals in a timely manner.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to give advice to GPs around medication in the perinatal period.
The Specialty doctor will be expected to raise safeguarding concerns appropriately and action social care referrals in a timely manner.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Expereince
Essential
- 4 years Post Graduate Experience
Desirable
- 2 Years Experience in Psychiatry
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- GMC Registration
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Prestwich Hospital
Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL