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Job summary

Main area
General Adult Psychiatry
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
437-MD-7137854
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kingsley House
Town
Manchester
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Psychiatrist - Manchester - North Mersey CMHT

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ a  motivated and enthusiastic consultant psychiatrist to North Mersey Community Mental Health Team based at Kingsley house,  Manchester to work with a dedicated  and equally enthusiastic and supportive team of multiprofessionals.

Manchester is a vibrant city with a wealth of nationally acclaimed museums, art galleries and theatres.  The city is also known internationally for its music and sporting reputation, as well as for its shops, restaurants and lively night life.  There are many lifestyle options open to those living in the city, with city centre apartments, semi-urban areas with an arty student atmosphere, and more developed suburbs with excellent schools and housing options.  Road and rail links make it easy to get out into the fantastic surrounding countryside, with the National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Snowdonia all within easy reach.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details about the post.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr Cecil Kullu (Clinical Director) via email [email protected] or phone 01619384585   or Ellen Druce ( operational manager CMHT) – [email protected]

Main duties of the job

·         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 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 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 Staff Grade 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.

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
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
  • Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
  • Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable criteria
  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Cecil Kullu
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01619384585
Additional information

Ellen Druce ( operational manager CMHT) – [email protected]

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