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Job overview

The successful candidate will be working on Brook ward, a 22-bedded all male acute assessment ward with ensuite facilities. This is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital. It is part of the Trafford Directorate.

Main duties of the job

·       The post holder will be based at Moorside Unit. The Specialty doctor will be a senior member of the team providing medical leadership and day to day medical care for patients t as well as supporting and contributing to the management and development of the ward functioning.

·       The post holder will primarily conduct ward rounds as deputised by the Responsible Clinician. This will involve new patient assessments and follow up of patients in consecutive weeks to facilitate treatment and plan a safe discharge, 

• The post holder will be expected to be Section 12 approved. They will be expected to become involved in Mental Health Act work as required including attending tribunals and manager’s hearings.
• The post holder will be encouraged to engage in teaching and training of various members of the multidisciplinary team and provide supervision to members of the team.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to clinical audit and will be able to participate in research.
• The post holder will be professionally accountable to the Lead Consultants and operationally accountable to the Head of Operations
• There are cross cover arrangements in place for annual leave/study leave. The post holder will be expected to contribute to this cross-cover arrangement to provide clinical input to the other wards when required.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.