Specialty Doctor North Ward, Irwell Unit

Pennine Care NHS FT

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Job summary

A Full time 10 PA Inpatient Specialty Doctor Post to a female 22 Bed acute Mental health Ward

The role involves helping the consultant psychiatrist with daily tasks such as participation in ward reviews, mental health act paperwork and Tribunal related work. Supporting the junior doctors on the team alongside wider MDT working.

There are ample opportunities for career growth and development. It is expected that successful applicants participate in departmental management and clinical governance.

Alongside other senior trainees within the department the successful applicant will be expected to provide leadership and support to junior doctors within the department.

Main duties of the job

The post involves Inpatient service based on North Ward, Irwell unit single sex Female ward 22 beds capacity. The doctor will join a friendly, well-established inpatient working Age Psychiatry Service which altogether includes one full-time Consultant, one full-time speciality doctor and at least two trainee doctor-a GP trainee and an FY2 dr . The team works closely with CMHT sectors the EIT team and Home treatment team.

About us

This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are opportunities to contribute to the organisations' development including service redesign involving more integrated models of person centred care for our local community. Bury has a very strong teaching commitment and the post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of both mental health and non-mental health staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects within the service and academic links are encouraged.

Date posted

04 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£45,124 to £77,519 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-M069-22-A

Job locations

Irwell unit

Rochdale Old road, fairfield Hospital, bury

Bury

BL9 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent, Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval

Desirable

  • MRCPsych or equivalent MSc

Skills /Knowlegde

Essential

  • Team player/knowledge of MHA /Leadership skills

Desirable

  • Additional area of special interest

Experience

Essential

  • Minimun 4 years in Psychiatry as CT.ST or Staff grade . At least 2 of these should be in general adult psychiatry.

Desirable

  • Management experience, service development, forensic and intensive care experience.

Motivation and attitude

Essential

  • Flexible and able to adapt. Willing and Enthusiastic

Desirable

  • Innovative and shows initiative
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent, Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval

Desirable

  • MRCPsych or equivalent MSc

Skills /Knowlegde

Essential

  • Team player/knowledge of MHA /Leadership skills

Desirable

  • Additional area of special interest

Experience

Essential

  • Minimun 4 years in Psychiatry as CT.ST or Staff grade . At least 2 of these should be in general adult psychiatry.

Desirable

  • Management experience, service development, forensic and intensive care experience.

Motivation and attitude

Essential

  • Flexible and able to adapt. Willing and Enthusiastic

Desirable

  • Innovative and shows initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Irwell unit

Rochdale Old road, fairfield Hospital, bury

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Irwell unit

Rochdale Old road, fairfield Hospital, bury

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Ankur Khanna

Ankur.khanna1@nhs.net

01617161045

Date posted

04 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£45,124 to £77,519 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-M069-22-A

Job locations

Irwell unit

Rochdale Old road, fairfield Hospital, bury

Bury

BL9 7TD


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