While the advert is for Fern Acute Ward – we will be engaging with our staff and SU’s about the name change, it will still be a 17 bed male acute ward.
This is a full-time Resident doctor role working supporting the inpatient service, working alongside other resident doctors and a consultant psychiatrist.
Clinical role
* Attend ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward. It also includes, at times chairing ward rounds in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from covering consultant when appropriate.
* Complete and review discharge summaries as required.
* MHA work such as Section 5 (2).
* Assess and manage physical health for patients on the inpatient wards.
* Participate in supporting the clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Leadership Role
* Be involved in clinical governance related activities such as audits and quality improvement projects.
Educational Role
* Provide teaching to medical students.
It is expected that the post holder will:
* Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
* Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively in a timely manner to our electronic patient notes.
* Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council and to abide by professional codes of conduct. Comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
* The Trust is committed to providing safe and effective care for patients and all staff have a responsibility to contribute to the high standards of care.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7 000 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.
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026.
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