Job overview
Speciality Doctor – Home Treatment Team (HTT) 8 PA
Job description is pending Royal College approval
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides 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 the communities we serve. Our 3,600 dedicated staff have big ambitions, focussing on what we do best and building on our roots in our diverse communities to maximise people’s potential.
The Home Treatment Team (HTT) is based at the Irwell unit within the Fairfield Hospital site in Bury and is next to the Access Team, inpatient wards.
Main duties of the job
HTT’s main role is to act as an alternative to admission, with active treatment in the community as well as supporting those in crisis for short periods of support (usually around 7 days). We also support patients from the ward (supported discharge and leave) as well as support community initiation of Clozapine when required. Occasionally we will also support other HTT patients when they move into our catchment area of Oldham.
The main role of the SAS post is to support the HTT in medical management, which includes reviews, discussions and supporting the Board Rounds in the team. You will be based in the open plan HTT office with an enthusiastic and dedicated team. There will be wide range of assessments raning from emergency mental health act assessments, clinic and home visits.
Working for our organisation
You will be supervised by Dr Neil Crossley, Consultant Psychiatrist, who is full time and always keen to engage, teach and support. You will have one session for CPD and have weekly dedicated supervision. Your development is a key part of the work.
Detailed job description and main 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable criteria
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
ELIGIBILITY
Essential criteria
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise 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 licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & E
Essential criteria
* A minimum of 3 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 LEA
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.
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
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🌍 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 vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.