Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry - Manchester

Specialty Doctor in Adult Psychiatry for NHS Manchester locum role (short-term contract). Responsibilities include providing first-line medical care for inpatients, liaising with external professionals, preparing written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers’ and Tribunal hearings, supporting safe discharges, conducting psychiatric assessments, preparing hearing reports and medical reports, attending CPA meetings, and providing supervision and teaching within a multidisciplinary team. The post involves on-call responsibilities with Consultant Psychiatrists, involvement in clinical governance activities, audits, research, staff training, and ensuring appropriate medical cover, with duties such as taking bloods and ECGs, liaising with GPs and practice nurses, arranging clinical tests, and prompt follow-up of results.