Join an established Inpatient team, and a supportive Consultant group within leafy Trafford in South Manchester. Flexible working patterns are supported if the successful candidates wishes to establish other interests for example research.

Main duties of the job

Role of the Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist Brook/Medlock ward

Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings

Carry out comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment and provide treatment plans for inpatients on the ward.

Provide senior support and leadership 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 to 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 particularly in maintaining high quality care within the inpatient team with opportunities for Quality Improvement projects and clinical leadership.

Supervision of the Staff Grade doctor in producing Tribunal reports and working with them to maintain a timely production of reports and representation at Tribunals and Managers hearings

Complete consent to treatment and SOAD requests with the support of the Associate Specialty doctor and authorise Section 17 leave

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed 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

Desirable

• Approved Clinician

Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Davyhulme, Manchester

M41 5SL

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