Specialty Doctor - Fern Acute Ward
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Specialty Doctor - Fern Acute Ward
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
The start date for this post is February 2027
The postholder will be working with a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrist, psychiatry/foundation/GP doctors in training, advance nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers. They will attend and chair ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward. It also includes making decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from covering consultant when appropriate. The postholder will participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and supervise junior resident doctors on the ward.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Role
o Attend and chair ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward. It also includes making decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from covering consultant when appropriate.o Complete, review and authorize discharge summaries as required.o MHA work including preparation of tribunal reports and presenting evidence at the tribunal hearings.o MHA work related to Consent to treatment, SOAD requests.o Assess and manage physical health for patients on the inpatient wards.o Supervise more junior resident doctors on the ward.
Leadership role
o Participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.o Be involved in developing service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.o Be involved in clinical governance related activities such as audits and quality improvement projects.
Educational role
o Provide supervision and support to doctors in training working with the team.o Provide teaching to medical students and doctors in training working in the trust.o Maintain mandatory training requirements
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-MD-8274860-A
Job locations
Manchester
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledge
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr Mahesh Gopakumar
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-MD-8274860-A
Job locations
Manchester
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
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