Consultant - Forensic Psychiatrist - Lowry Unit

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  • Prestwich, Greater Manchester
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
This is an exciting time to join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist. This opportunity is for a full-time post within our male low secure service based at the Lowry Unit, Prestwich Hospital.This post combines elements of Rehabilitation, General Adult and Forensic Psychiatry, and applicants from all these backgrounds are welcomed.The role will allow a successful candidate to contribute to the development of our new model of care and to shape the future of secure services for men from Greater Manchester.Main duties of the jobYou will be supported by a full and expanding complement of multidisciplinary colleagues, with the current position being that you will work with a medical secretary, junior doctor(s), clinical psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, and our nursing colleagues. To support our service user's physical health, there is additionally a visiting GP, dentist and well-established physical health team.Alongside inpatient management, additional clinical activities include on-call work, access assessments to the service, and a range of additional activities dependent on negotiation with consultant colleagues and our new model of care.About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.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.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-MD-7382140Job locationsRiverside CentreBury New RoadPrestwichM25 3BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration and license to practice
  • AC/ Section 12. Approved at time of commencing post or within three months of so doing
  • Entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration and license to practice
  • AC/ Section 12. Approved at time of commencing post or within three months of so doing
  • Entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary team working

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