Psychiatric Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing medical leadership and expertise to our inpatient ward team.

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment for inpatients on the ward.
• Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
• Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews, and multi-professional meetings.
• Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice.
• Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.
• Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes.
• Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.
• Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service, including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services, and primary care.
• Liaise with families and carers.
• Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctor.
• Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical team in Tribunal work. Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment, and authorise Section 17 leave.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver 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, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England, and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being and safety of our service users, staff, and carers. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that is responsive to the needs of our communities.

• Medical Degree
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (desirable)
• Specialist Register
• GMC
• Approved Clinician (desirable)