Consultant - Forensic Psychiatrist - Edenfield
Posted 23 hours 24 minutes ago by NHS
This post is permanent or for a secondment opportunity.
The Adult Forensic Service at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has an existing opportunity for two Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists to be a crucial part in helping drive improvements to our patients' experiences and in helping contribute to the development of our new model of care.
These substantive posts are within our male medium secure and women's blended services at The Edenfield Centre.
While our new model of care is under development, and definitive medical job planning is under review, it is anticipated that the post holders will be the Responsible Clinician for 12 - 16 male inpatients or 10 - 12 female inpatients, following their caseload from admission to discharge.
We would welcome further discussions with those interested and look forward to hearing from you.
Dr Andrew Haddock - Clinical Lead & Dr Alex Till - Interim Clinical Lead
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Main Duties of the JobThis is an exciting time to join us as a Consultant (Forensic) Psychiatrist. This opportunity could be for a full-time post within either our women's blended secure service (WBS) or our male medium secure service. Either role would allow a successful candidate to contribute to the development of our new model of care and to shape the future of secure services for women and men from Greater Manchester.
You will be supported by a full and expanding complement of multidisciplinary colleagues, including a medical secretary, junior doctor(s), clinical psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, and nursing colleagues. To support our service user's physical health, there is additionally a visiting GP, dentist, and a well-established physical health team.
Alongside inpatient management, additional clinical activities include on-call work, access assessments to the service, and a range of additional activities dependent on negotiation with consultant colleagues and our new model of care.
About UsGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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, as well as 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, 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.
Job ResponsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Qualifications- Full GMC registration and license to practice.
- AC/Section 12 approved at the time of commencing the post or within three months of so doing.
- Entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team working.
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.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata.