Main area: Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry (Inpatient, Aspen Ward)
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 311-M086-23-H
Employer: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Oldham Inpatient Services (Aspen & Oak Wards), Royal Oldham Hospital
Town: Oldham
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 PA pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/02/2025 23:59
Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry - Inpatient
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined, then we want you to come and join our
#PennineCarePeople . • Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry required supporting the exciting and developing borough of Oldham in an inpatient setting with a full team and a wonderfully refurbished ward setting. The Psychiatry Department is fully staffed covering a range of specialties including CAMHS, Working Age, ID, Older Age, and full A&E Mental Health Liaison services 24/7 covering The Royal Oldham Hospital. Main duties of the job
Each ward has an establishment of 25 WTE staff, approximately half being registered mental health nurses. The ward manager is a band 7 nurse, supported by two Band 6 deputies. The ward also has a full-time housekeeper, a Recovery and Inclusion Worker, and a ward clerk. A team of five staff, including two occupational therapists, organizes a programme of therapeutic group activities for both admission wards, including sessions for relaxation, anxiety management, education about medication and physical health, cooking, art, social events, and community meetings. Nursing and medical staff may also contribute to this programme. There are a gym and a laundry shared between the two admission wards. The wards at Oldham are able, when appropriate, to refer patients to the Trust’s Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. There are also well-established pathways of referral to low secure rehabilitation services for patients with relevant needs. The Oldham Mental Health service has one dedicated pharmacist, supported by a pharmacy assistant, and they work closely with medical staff to ensure good practice in prescribing. The ward receives approximately 200 admissions a year. Around half the patients on the ward at any one time are subject to detention under the Mental Health Act. The ward has a locked door and an airlock. Accordingly, explicit arrangements are in place to safeguard the rights of voluntary patients. Working for our organisation
You will be working within a dynamic and supportive team that has a long track record of delivering high-quality care. We offer ample opportunities for our doctors' professional development. You will be welcomed and supported in developing your skills and contributions to the borough, the wider organisation, and beyond. You will have opportunities to develop your management and leadership skills and to get involved in the development of services in the borough and beyond. Please feel free to phone and discuss your specific needs directly with the Lead Consultant, Dr. Micheal Kurkar. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post: Ensure that patients are admitted in accordance with agreed gatekeeping procedures. Ensure that newly admitted patients receive a thorough and prompt assessment. Review patients regularly as needed, usually being seen face-to-face by the medical team. Follow the MHA Code of Practice appropriately. Organise care and effective treatment on a multidisciplinary basis, drawing in community-based staff and making safe arrangements for discharge and the transfer of information. Person specification
Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Approved under S12 OR supported to become S12 approved within 4 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport
Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using a 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. Academic skills and lifelong learning
Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on the 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. Sponsorship:
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. What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are: 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 Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please phone us at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined, then we want you to come and join our
#PennineCarePeople . • Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry required supporting the exciting and developing borough of Oldham in an inpatient setting with a full team and a wonderfully refurbished ward setting. The Psychiatry Department is fully staffed covering a range of specialties including CAMHS, Working Age, ID, Older Age, and full A&E Mental Health Liaison services 24/7 covering The Royal Oldham Hospital. Main duties of the job
Each ward has an establishment of 25 WTE staff, approximately half being registered mental health nurses. The ward manager is a band 7 nurse, supported by two Band 6 deputies. The ward also has a full-time housekeeper, a Recovery and Inclusion Worker, and a ward clerk. A team of five staff, including two occupational therapists, organizes a programme of therapeutic group activities for both admission wards, including sessions for relaxation, anxiety management, education about medication and physical health, cooking, art, social events, and community meetings. Nursing and medical staff may also contribute to this programme. There are a gym and a laundry shared between the two admission wards. The wards at Oldham are able, when appropriate, to refer patients to the Trust’s Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. There are also well-established pathways of referral to low secure rehabilitation services for patients with relevant needs. The Oldham Mental Health service has one dedicated pharmacist, supported by a pharmacy assistant, and they work closely with medical staff to ensure good practice in prescribing. The ward receives approximately 200 admissions a year. Around half the patients on the ward at any one time are subject to detention under the Mental Health Act. The ward has a locked door and an airlock. Accordingly, explicit arrangements are in place to safeguard the rights of voluntary patients. Working for our organisation
You will be working within a dynamic and supportive team that has a long track record of delivering high-quality care. We offer ample opportunities for our doctors' professional development. You will be welcomed and supported in developing your skills and contributions to the borough, the wider organisation, and beyond. You will have opportunities to develop your management and leadership skills and to get involved in the development of services in the borough and beyond. Please feel free to phone and discuss your specific needs directly with the Lead Consultant, Dr. Micheal Kurkar. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post: Ensure that patients are admitted in accordance with agreed gatekeeping procedures. Ensure that newly admitted patients receive a thorough and prompt assessment. Review patients regularly as needed, usually being seen face-to-face by the medical team. Follow the MHA Code of Practice appropriately. Organise care and effective treatment on a multidisciplinary basis, drawing in community-based staff and making safe arrangements for discharge and the transfer of information. Person specification
Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Approved under S12 OR supported to become S12 approved within 4 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport
Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using a 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. Academic skills and lifelong learning
Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on the 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. Sponsorship:
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. What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are: 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 Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please phone us at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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