About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor to join the EMERGE team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, providing high quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with a range of mental health difficulties.
The post offers a varied clinical role with opportunities to develop specialist skills, contribute to service development and work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care. You will receive regular consultant supervision and be supported to develop your clinical and professional interests within a friendly and collaborative service.
Main duties of the job
You will provide high quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people referred to CAMHS, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes undertaking new assessments, managing follow up clinics, supporting medication management where appropriate and contributing to multidisciplinary formulation and care planning.
You will work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, therapists and partner agencies to deliver safe, effective and person centred care. There will be opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching and supervision, with regular consultant supervision and support for ongoing professional development.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Holds acceptable primary medical qualification At least 3 years of experience working at CT level in Psychiatry
Desirable
MRCPsych or equivalent Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act 183, or be eligible for approval. Experience in the use of The Mental Health Act (1983), as amended
Audit Essential
Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements Desirable
Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training Research & Publications
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Ability to work clearly and effectively across organisational boundaries Ability to work creatively with teams around complex and challenging client groups Cultural competency Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
Desirable
Evidence of previous experience in teaching & audit activity. Evidence of leading the development of services elsewhere. Experience of effective work with Adult Psych or partner agency.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Powerhouse
140 Raby St
Manchester
M14 4SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)