Overview
The post-holder will be based with the rest of the team and provide middle grade medical input to the team. This role is led by a 0.8 Less than full time consultant psychiatrist who offers clinical support and advice to all practitioners around medical treatment, formulation of cases and developing appropriate treatment plans and will provide clinical and managerial supervision to the successful applicant.
The Home Treatment Team is an integral part of Adult Acute mental health services within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. The team offers intensive community based support to those service users who are experiencing an acute episode of mental ill health as an alternative to admission to an inpatient bed. The team also provides intensive support to service users who are leaving a hospital bed as part of an individual's discharge pathway. Where admission is unavoidable, the team facilitates discharge at the earliest opportunity. This may involve planned supported leave prior to discharge.
The main function of the team is to provide high intensity treatment and crisis management away from an inpatient setting. The team also offers a supported discharge pathway and provides discharge follow up for individuals who are not going to receive longer term support from mental health services.
The service works with patients aged 18 years to 65 years (can be older if under GA services). The post-holder will work closely with other team consultants inside and out of the area. There are close working relationships with the Liaison Mental Health Services, GA Wards, CMHT, OPD Psychiatry, EIT, Living Well Team in the Stockport Team.
The post holder will be expected to offer a senior level of support for the team with the consultant in HTT and close working with the other members of the medical team and nursing staff/support workers.
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.
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 government website.
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
* 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 HMRC employment history 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 government guidance. 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Qualifications
All applicants will be evaluated against the person specification for the role. Core requirements include a medical qualification, relevant registration, and clinical experience appropriate for a home treatment team setting.
Post Details
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make a part time appointment for a SAS doctor to work in the well-established Home Treatment Team in Stockport. This is a 0.8 WTE post.
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