Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age Psychiatry - Salford Woodlands

Job summary The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical care for the patients on Holly Ward. The unit is an organic ward, with male patients suffering from disorders such as Alzheimer\’s disease and vascular dementia. It is a 17 bedded unit. Main duties of the job Undertake assessments of new/current patients on the ward. Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations. Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations. Assessment and management of risk including vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety, and risk of harm to others. Preparation of reports for governance related activities, whether it be for hearings or meetings. Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners. The MDT has additional admin support, along with senior pharmacists, occupational therapists, advocates, psychologists, and other professionals. Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Liaison services, Home-based Treatment Team, and Community Services. About us 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, as well as 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. Job description Job responsibilities For more details about this role and the responsibilities, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Desirable MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eligibility Essential Specialist Register GMC Registration Desirable Approved Clinician Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr