Lead Psychiatric Specialist

7 days ago


Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Competitive salary: £93,143 - £112,628 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Inpatient team at the Moorside Unit in Trafford, South Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a medical professional to provide high-quality patient-centered care, lead multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of innovative services.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide expert leadership in Medical Decision-Making Teams (MDTs)
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for patients on the ward
  • Support and guide ward staff in managing psychiatric emergencies
  • Facilitate patient reviews, Multidisciplinary Ward Reviews, CPA Reviews, and multi-professional meetings
  • Act as the responsible clinician for Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) purposes, adhering to the code of practice
  • Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
  • Perform comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust risk management processes
  • Offer medical guidance to the inpatient ward team
  • Maintain effective communication and work collaboratively with other service areas, including wards, community mental health teams, services, and primary care
  • Liaise with families and carers
  • Prepare reports for Mental Health Tribunals with support from the Staff Grade doctor
  • Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise medical team members in Tribunal work; assess Mental Health Act usage, complete consent to treatment, and authorize Section 17 leave
About Us

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is the largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester, committed to delivering exceptional mental health care. We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary package
  • Support for flexible working arrangements
  • The opportunity to pursue special interests
  • Links with local universities for research engagement
  • Career development opportunities, including management and leadership training
  • In-house training programs, including a Recovery Academy
  • Structured appraisal and revalidation processes
  • Agreed career break procedures
  • Relocation assistance


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