Job overview
The Home Treatment Team is available as an alternative to admission and facilitates early discharge.
The post covers the geographic area of Tameside and Glossop. The Tameside Home Treatment Team is based on the first floor in the Buckton building at Tameside General Hospital. It is easily accessible by public transport and has adequate car parking facilities. (See Job Description for more information)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved with all patients under the Home Treatment Team (HTT). The service is part of the urgent care pathway and works with patients aged 18 years to 65 years (can be older if under GA services) as an alternative to hospital admission. There are close working relationships with the Mental Health Liaison services, inpatient services, CMHTs, EIT, outpatient psychiatrists and the Perinatal Team. The team is currently small, with capacity for 15- 20 patients who need home treatment as an alternative to admission or who are being transitioned to the community from the ward. However, the team is currently developing and growing capacity to provide a service for patients in crisis. (See Job Description for more information)
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.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
· To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
· To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12 approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
· To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
· To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.
· To 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.
· Compliance with legal obligations covering clinical practice (e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act and The Children Act etc.)
· Compliance with proper and safe discharge procedures for HTT
· A commitment to ensuring that people from all ethnic groups have equitable access to appropriate services.
· Ensuring successful multidisciplinary working
· Maintaining good relationships with other teams including CMHTs, inpatient and outpatient services, General Practitioners, social services and voluntary sector organisations.
· Compliance with procedures whereby doctors report concerns about the professional conduct or competence of medical colleagues.
· Compliance with Trust procedures that involve users in their care.
· Joining the 2nd-tier middle grade on call rota when s12 compliant. Support will be given to become s12 approved.
· Participating in medical and multidisciplinary audit and other procedures for Clinical Governance. Our Audit department offers support to medical staff conducting audits. We have regular meetings within the department where audits are presented.
· Participating in the teaching of medical students attached to the service.
· Participating in the Academic Programme organised by the Local Tutor.
· Compliance with the regulations of the Royal College of Psychiatrists on continuing medical education; you will have regular job planning and annual appraisal with a trust approved and trained appraiser.
· Compliance with confidentiality as advised by professional and Department of Health Guidelines.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable criteria
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential criteria
* Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
Desirable criteria
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
* Section 12 approved or within 3 months of approval
TRANSPORT
Desirable criteria
* Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
* 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
* Good knowledge in community psychiatry
* Evidence of experience and knowledge of a range of psychological interventions for this patient group
* Good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable criteria
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
* Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for service development and understanding of D.O.H strategy regarding this area of clinical work and the challenges and process of implementation.
* Recent experience and training in older age psychiatry with good working knowledge of assessment and management of people with dementia and delirium.
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential criteria
* Participated in continuous professional development
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
* Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
* Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable criteria
* Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
* Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
* Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
* Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
MANAGEMENT
Essential criteria
* Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable criteria
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change. Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development.
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* 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 Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.