Specialty Doctor - Addictions - Chapman Barker UnitinPrestwichinPrestwichPUBLISHED FRI 21 MAR 2025
Opportunity to enhance skills in managing physical health-related disorders in a specialist inpatient setting.
Collaborative work environment with experienced physical health-focused doctors and trainee psychiatrists.
Involvement in complex case management and admissions, providing a diverse range of clinical challenges.
Access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, facilitating comprehensive patient care.
Position located in Greater Manchester, a vibrant and culturally rich area with diverse opportunities for personal and professional life.
Contribution to innovative practices in mental health and substance misuse services.
Supportive environment encouraging learning, development, and the generation of new ideas to improve patient care.
Join the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialty Doctor in Addictions at the Chapman Barker Unit in Prestwich, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing addiction challenges. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career while working closely with a compassionate, diverse team. You'll play a crucial role in the comprehensive care of patients undergoing medically assisted withdrawal from substances such as alcohol and opioids, while also managing physical health-related disorders frequently seen in specialist detoxification settings.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to positive mental health. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with experienced doctors and trainee psychiatrists, bringing your expertise in assessment and management to the forefront. Your ability to understand and support patients facing both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions is essential. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where your innovative ideas will be valued and encouraged. Join us in one of the UK’s most vibrant and welcoming regions, where you can not only grow professionally but also enjoy the beauty and culture of Greater Manchester. Interested? For an informal chat, reach out to Stephen Kaar, our Lead Consultant, at stephen.kaar@gmmh.nhs.uk.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to positive mental health. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with experienced doctors and trainee psychiatrists, bringing your expertise in assessment and management to the forefront. Your ability to understand and support patients facing both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions is essential. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where your innovative ideas will be valued and encouraged. Join us in one of the UK’s most vibrant and welcoming regions, where you can not only grow professionally but also enjoy the beauty and culture of Greater Manchester. Interested? For an informal chat, reach out to Stephen Kaar, our Lead Consultant, at stephen.kaar@gmmh.nhs.uk.
Opportunity to enhance skills in managing physical health-related disorders in a specialist inpatient setting.
Collaborative work environment with experienced physical health-focused doctors and trainee psychiatrists.
Involvement in complex case management and admissions, providing a diverse range of clinical challenges.
Access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, facilitating comprehensive patient care.
Position located in Greater Manchester, a vibrant and culturally rich area with diverse opportunities for personal and professional life.
Contribution to innovative practices in mental health and substance misuse services.
Supportive environment encouraging learning, development, and the generation of new ideas to improve patient care.
The Trust is seeking a speciality doctor to join the Chapman Barker Unit Team. The Trust regards this as an opportunity to further develop the functioning of the team and offers an opportunity for the post-holder to develop their skills and expertise in the management of physical health-related disorders commonly found in specialist inpatient detoxification units.
The post holder will be expected to medically assess and treat patients who are undergoing medically assisted withdrawal from alcohol, opioids and other substances, often in parallel. The post-holder should be confident in managing a range of physical health disorders, including both those related to addiction disorders as well as other medical conditions. Knowledge or familiarity of working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions would be an advantage, but a positive approach to those with mental health disorders is key to the role. The post-holder will complement the existing experienced physical health focussed doctors and the trainee psychiatrists which include both higher and core trainees in psychiatry.
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 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephen Kaar Job title: Lead Consultant Email address:
The post holder will be expected to medically assess and treat patients who are undergoing medically assisted withdrawal from alcohol, opioids and other substances, often in parallel. The post-holder should be confident in managing a range of physical health disorders, including both those related to addiction disorders as well as other medical conditions. Knowledge or familiarity of working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions would be an advantage, but a positive approach to those with mental health disorders is key to the role. The post-holder will complement the existing experienced physical health focussed doctors and the trainee psychiatrists which include both higher and core trainees in psychiatry.
- Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service.
- Diagnose and formulate management plans of referrals/admissions to the service.
- Provide management in complex physical health presentations.
- Attend daily board rounds with the MDT for patients on the planned admission wards and the RADAR ward.
- Basic assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others, with support from psychiatric colleagues.
- Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
- Liaison with Acute hospitals in complex physical health cases
- Involvement in review of suitability of admissions to the CBU from a physical health perspective
- Work in partnership with professionals from partner providers.
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 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephen Kaar Job title: Lead Consultant Email address:
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