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Job summary

Main area
CMHT
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 7 sessions per week
Job ref
437-MD-6756553
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorside Unit
Town
Davyhulme
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Psychiatrist - Trafford North Community Mental Health Team

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Trafford North CMHT.  This replaces a vacancy due to the previous postholder moving elsewhere. The post holder will be expected to have Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. They will be expected to lead the clinical team, provide clinical input and contribute to service development activities.

Main duties of the job

Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service.

Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations.

Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team.

Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.

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.

Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team.

Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work.

Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings.

Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners.

Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.

Liaison with Families and Carers.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

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 Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Approved Clinician

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardWe are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyHSJ Best places to workDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Cherry Lewin
Job title
Lead Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
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