Lead Consultant Psychiatrist in Modern Mental Health Service

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time
Job Title: Lead Consultant Psychiatrist in Modern Mental Health Service

About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of dedicated consultants and other professionals who are shaping a modernising mental health service. The service has undergone significant transformations following recent changes in community settings and inpatient provision.

Key Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for working on the Inpatient Unit at North View, North Manchester General Hospital, where they will lead clinical decision-making to ensure high-quality care. They will also work on Forest Ward, which is part of the new post holder's joint consultant responsibilities. This ward replaces Mulberry Ward, a 20-bed mental health ward, and will have a reduced bed capacity of 17 before the move in early November 2024.

Clinical Leadership:
The consultant will provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees, conducting daily ward reviews and ward rounds to support the team in completing Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment (CPA). They will also undertake assessments of admissions to the service, assist the team in diagnosing and formulating management plans, and assess and manage risk, including vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety, and risk of harm to others.

Leadership and Governance:
The consultant will lead clinical decision-making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. They will develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards. Additionally, they will engage with service transformation programmes, including attending Consultant meetings for their service and directorate.

About Us:
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, delivering 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.

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary for this role is £98,632 per annum, based on national averages and internal data. This is a full-time position that offers opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.

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