Consultant Psychiatrist - Manchester - North West CMHT

Posted 4 days 4 hours ago by NHS

Permanent
Not Specified
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the Lead Consultant to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 to Supporting Professional Activities (as recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatrists).

Main duties of the job

Provide direct clinical care to patients (assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management) including the assessment and management of risks.

Deliver evidence-based care.

Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions.

Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and division generally.

Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.

Engage with service transformation programmes including attendance at consultant meetings for their service and directorate.

Work closely with other teams (and consultants) including the primary care team, HBT, inpatients, liaison, EIS and other CMHTs to provide safe care across points of transition.

Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary.

Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act

Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues.

Supervise medical students, junior and non-consultant career grade doctors, Advance Clinical Practitioners and Non-Medical Prescribers in the Team.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications
  • Medical Degree
  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Specialist Register
  • GMC Registration
  • Approved Clinician
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearPer annum pro rata