Consultant psychiatrist post on the Bollin (functional) and Greenway (organic) inpatient wards, an established role within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder provides medical leadership for 21 patients, carrying out assessments, risk assessments and treatment, and leading ward and multi‑professional reviews. The Moorside Unit offers round‑the‑clock junior doctor cover and a full nursing and therapy team on each ward. Fit depends on GMC specialist register entry and approved clinician and Section 12 status, or achieving them within three months of appointment.
What the job involves
- Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings and the inpatient ward team
- Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessment and provide inpatient treatment
- Support ward staff in managing psychiatric emergencies
- Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi‑professional meetings
- Act as responsible clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and follow the code of practice
- Renew and maintain responsible clinician status under agreed procedures
- Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and take part in Trust risk management processes
- Communicate effectively and work flexibly with other wards, inpatient units, community mental health teams and primary care
- Liaise with patients’ families and carers
- Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with support of the Staff Grade doctor
- Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other medical staff in tribunal work
- Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave
Qualifications
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise at time of appointment
- Included on GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under Section 12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
