Specialty Doctor North Ward, Irwell Unit
Pennine Care NHS FT
The closing date is 30 October 2024
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.
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
- Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as MSc. or MD.
Skills /Knowlegde
Essential
- Good Interpersonal and team working skills.
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach etc.
Desirable
- An additional area of relevant special interest e.g. ECT
- Actively involved in continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience, at CT, ST or Staff Grade level
- Experience relevant to working Age Psychiatry
- Experience of teaching and training.
Desirable
- Experience of management.
- Experience of service development and planning
- Worked for a total of 10 years since primary qualification (which is acceptable by GMC for full/limited or temporary registration)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent MSc
- Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as MSc. or MD.
Skills /Knowlegde
Essential
- Good Interpersonal and team working skills.
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach etc.
Desirable
- An additional area of relevant special interest e.g. ECT
- Actively involved in continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience, at CT, ST or Staff Grade level
- Experience relevant to working Age Psychiatry
- Experience of teaching and training.
Desirable
- Experience of management.
- Experience of service development and planning
- Worked for a total of 10 years since primary qualification (which is acceptable by GMC for full/limited or temporary registration)
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
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).
