Job overview
Specialty doctor in old age psychiatry based at the outpatient department in the Rochdale borough.
Full time 10 sessions post to support Rochdale older people's East Sector team. Working along side the Consultant Psychiatrist. and the GP trainee.
Main duties of the job
To provide consistent and experienced medical support to the team. Providing assessments and management of new referrals and follow clinics and home visits. Medical input into the memory clinic and management of patients on the ward.
MBBS or equivalent is essential, MRCPsych or equivalent desirable. Section 12 approval or working towards approval essential.
Minimum of 4 years in Psychiatry at CT,ST or SG level.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to inform and support your application to this post.
Person specification
Education/qualification
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent
* Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval
Desirable criteria
* MRCPsych or equivalent
* Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as Msc or MD
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* 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 criteria
* An additional area of relevant special interest.
* Actively involved in continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
* A minimum of 4 years in Psychiatry at CT, ST or Staff Grade level at least 1 years of these should be in Old Age psychiatry
* Experience relevant to Old Age Psychiatry
* Experience of teaching and training
Desirable criteria
* Experience of management
* Experience of service development and planning
* Experience of Forensic or Intensive Care services
* Worked for a total of 10years since primary qualification (which is acceptable by GMC for full/limited or temporary registration)
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What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to. The checks are:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
* Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.