Job summary
Job descriptions is pending approval from Royal College.
This is an established post- Specialty Doctor in general adult inpatient Psychiatry - Hollingworth ward, John Elliot Unit, Birch Hill Hospital , Rochdale.
Main duties of the job
The post involves Inpatient service based on Hollingworth ward single sex Male ward 18 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 FY1 dr . The team works closely with CMHT sectors the EIP team and Home treatment team.
The ward is based it the John Elliott Unit of Birch Hill Hospital Rochdale OL12 9QB
About us
Rochdale hosts a thriving training and research environment. The total complement of Consultants in Rochdale is now 15 WTE (7 Working-Age; 4 Old Age( two full time and 2 part time ) 2 CAMHS; 1 Learning Disability, 1 Early Intervention)
The current model in Working Age is based on an inpatient/outpatient model. There are 3 Community Consultants (3 sectors), each covering outpatients only, and 2 Inpatient Consultants with a Full-time consultant cover for the EIT, full time consultant covering HTT/Access team .
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.
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
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).
