Clinical Consultant

4 weeks ago


Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health Full time
Job Overview

The SCMHT team primarily manages patients with established diagnoses of psychotic illness, bipolar affective disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders, as well as those deemed to have complex mental health needs.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Role

This is a replacement post, and the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory, and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. The expected case load is around 330, with the majority of clinical work being clinic-based, but service users may also be seen at home as required. The clinic can be at different sites within a short distance from the base.

Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service

Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations

Provide management in treatment-resistant and complex presentations

Assessment and management of risk, including 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 Role

Lead clinical decision-making in MDT to ensure the delivery of high-quality care

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

Engage with service transformation programs, including attendance at Consultant meetings

Education Role

Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience

Provide clinical supervision for trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry

Working for Our Organisation

Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester, with a focus on delivering excellent mental health care

Posts across rural, suburban, and urban settings

Standard offer of SPAs: 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, with links to 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • Medical Degree

Desirable Criteria

  • MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Eligibility

Essential Criteria

  • Specialist Register
  • GMC

Desirable Criteria

  • Approved Clinician

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example, BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you.

Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government. Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.


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