Psychiatry Locally Employed Doctor - 6‑Month Contract

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Main area Locally Employed Doctors - (LED) Grade LED Contract Fixed term: 6 months (This is a 6-month contract to fill maternity-related absence). Hours: Full time – 10 sessions per week. Job ref 311-M293-26.

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Site: Cherrywood Outpatient Unit / Aspen and Oak Unit. Town: Rochdale Road, Oldham. Salary: £45,994 per annum, pro rata, paid yearly. Closing 23/07/2026 23:59.

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If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined, we want you to join PennineCarePeople.

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We have several Locally Employed Doctors posts available. Applications are invited for the 6‑month fixed‑term post at Cherrywood Outpatient Unit and Aspen/Oak inpatient unit, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester; starting as soon as possible. This post would ideally suit those who have previous experience in Psychiatry, or those without but who want to try out Psychiatry prior to CT1/ST application. The Trust will help appointees with their application for Speciality Training. The Education Programmes are mandatory throughout the Trust. This post offers an excellent introduction to Psychiatry.

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The Consultant body has a variety of special interests and offers many opportunities for trainees to explore and expand knowledge and experience through discussion with consultants. Areas of special interest include forensic and rehabilitation, liaison, community Psychiatry, child & adolescent Psychiatry including inpatient CAMHS services (regional), new ways of working, information technology and service redesign. For those considering application, a visit to one of the departments is encouraged.

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The pay band will be £32,389 to £49,923 depending on level of experience.

Main Duties of the Job\n

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• The bulk of clinical work will be within a Consultant-led team based at your designated hospital site, including joint assessments with the Community Mental Health Team and the Crisis Resolution Team where appropriate. Assessments may take place at the patient’s home address or in hospital departments such as A&E.
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• On-call cover includes adult in-patient wards, the Young Person’s Unit (16–17 year olds) if appropriate, older age wards (>65 years), and specialty units (rehabilitation units, etc.), as well as working with the Crisis Team in A&E. All these duties are within the main hospital site.
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• The LED post holder is expected to accumulate an out-patient load from new referrals, support known patients in out-patients, and pickup ongoing patient management through the community teams as appropriate.
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• The LED is expected to contribute to the biopsychosocial model of care alongside the multi-disciplinary team. This includes history taking, mental state examination of all patients, and the physical examination of out-patients where appropriate. Treatments may be physical, pharmacological, psychological, and social as appropriate. Emphasis is placed on the recovery model, encouraging formulation of management plans accordingly.
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• The on-call rota is a full shift 1:09, 1:11, 1:18 depending on borough. Consultants are on-call for general psychiatry, old age psychiatry, and CAMHS.
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Working for Our Organisation\n

We provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester – Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, and Glossop.

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Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the best care for those who use our services. We’re proud of PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

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All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We also encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Key Requirements of the Person Specification\n

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• GMC full registration before taking up appointment.
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• Preferable to have 6 months experience working in psychiatry in the UK or internationally.
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• Capable of managing common medical conditions; able to manage acute medical and psychiatric emergencies; able to assess and manage risks.
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• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Shared responsibility for the whole of the psychiatry directorate and its contractual commitments. Ability to work cooperatively with junior colleagues in psychiatry and medicine. Able and willing to take directions from consultant supervisors and commit to developing skills over a long period.
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Physical\n

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• Good general health. Satisfactory occupational health screening prior to appointment.
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• Smart presentation.
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• Full GMC registration.
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• MBBS.
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• Job training – Achieved competencies FY2.
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• Job experience – Completed the FY2 as per the requirements.
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• Psychiatry experience beneficial.
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Circumstances\n

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• Domicile – within ten road miles of main workplace (unless otherwise agreed with the Trust).
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• Car.
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• Job‑specific – Commitment to training and teaching.
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• Job‑specific – Ability to work clearly and effectively across organisational boundaries.
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• Job‑specific – Ability to work creatively with teams around complex and challenging client groups.
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• Job‑specific – Evidence of audit activity.
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• Job‑specific – Excellent communication skills.
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• Job‑specific – Cultural competency.
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• Communications – Passed the English exams.
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• Knowledge – Good knowledge of mental health presentations and therapeutic options at FY2 level.
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• Job‑specific – Evidence of previous experience in teaching.
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• Job‑specific – Good sense of humour, team player.
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• Audit Activity – Evidence of using these to inform practice.
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Pre-Employment Checks\n

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• Identity verification.
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• Right to work check.
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• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) / Criminal record check (dependent on role).
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• Professional registration and/or qualification check.
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• Occupational health assessment.
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• Employment history and reference validation.
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All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years of employment. This information will be used to validate employment history and references.

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If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Flexible Working\n

Pennine Care are committed to the Pledge to Flex initiative. Flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace. This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life, providing you with information and support to work in a way that suits you best.

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We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

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If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

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If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

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We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges\n

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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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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