Specialty Doctor - North Mersey CMHT | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

This post is for North Mersey CMHT which is based at Kingslea House, Withington. The post holder will work according to priorities agreed with their supervising consultant, the rest of the team and the team manager. This role mainly consists of the provision of daily medical input to the team including participation in clinical team meetings, outpatient clinics and community visits.

The nature of the post means that there will be a substantial amount of community based work. Key tasks will include taking psychiatric histories, performing mental state examinations and physical examinations, prescribing and monitoring medication and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.

The post holder will be located with the MDT and administrative staff at the Team Base and have a shared office in Kingsley House. The post holder will work alongside a consultant psychiatrist to provide clinical care to those patients on their caseload, mainly through new and followup outpatient appointments. The post holder will be encouraged to take on management responsibilities suitable for their level of experience (e.g. overseeing an aspect of audit, leading on organising educational meetings). The post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, doctors in training and other staff.

This role mainly consists of the provision of daily medical input to the team including participation in clinical team meetings, outpatient clinics and community visits.

The nature of the post means that there will be a substantial amount of community based work. Key tasks will include taking psychiatric histories, performing mental state examinations and physical examinations, prescribing and monitoring medication and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 30 Jul 2026