Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summaryThe SCMHT team primarily manages patients with established diagnoses of psychotic illness (the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team manage those with first episode, from age 14 - 65), bipolar affective disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders and personality disorders and anyone deemed to have complex mental health needs.Main duties of the jobClinical roleThis a replacement post. In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Expected case load is around 330. the majority of clinical work is clinic based, but service users may also be seen at home, as required. The clinic can be at different sites, within short distance from the base.Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the serviceDiagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations.Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentationsAssessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.Work in a collaborative way with MDT including external partners.Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.Leadership roleLead clinical decision making in MDT to ensure the delivery of high-quality careDevelop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standardsEngage with service transformation programmes including attendance at Consultant meetings .Educational roleProvide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experienceProvide clinical supervision for trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatryAbout usLargest mental health provider in Greater Manchester with focus on delivering excellent mental health care.Posts across rural, suburban and urban settings.Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs: 7.5 DCCs (pro rata).Support for flexible and less than full-time working.Opportunities to pursue a special interest.The Trust is highly active in research and innovation and has links with a number of local universities; consultants can engage with research from recruitment through to dedicated research time.Clear framework for interested colleagues to develop management and leadership skills and take up positions in leadership and management.Access to in-house training including a Recovery Academy.Structured and supported approach to appraisal and revalidation.Agreed process for career breaks.Relocation package.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialMedical DegreeDesirableMRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

EssentialSpecialist RegisterGMCDesirableApproved ClinicianDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHSFTAddressPennington Unit, Leigh InfirmaryThe AvenueLeighWN1 1HSEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Lead ConsultantMadan Divakarmadan.divakar@gmmh.nhs.ukDate posted04 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

per annum pro rata

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number437-MD-6083307-AJob locationsPennington Unit, Leigh InfirmaryThe AvenueLeighWN1 1HS