Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
1 week ago
This is a newly created post in a busy community‑based CAMHS service which serves a population size of around 330,000. The service is commissioned to provide specialist mental health support for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Depression, anxiety‑related difficulties, self‑harm, difficulties associated with neurodiversity are frequent presentations leading to referral. Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric Assessment and provide 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. Liaison with Families and Carers. Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Specialty doctor. Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work. Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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. Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. For more details on this role, please find attached a full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert. This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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