Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton - General Adult Inpatient

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  • Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
The Trust is seeking a consultant general adult psychiatrist to work within the Bolton Mental Health Unit based at the Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital. The post holder will act as the Responsible Clinician for up to 20 inpatients, both on an informal and detained basis, who reside within the South Bolton catchment area, and occasionally patients who have been placed out of their usual catchment area (averaging about 3-4 patients of the cohort of 20 inpatientsMain duties of the job
  • Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.
  • The post has 23 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust's patch.
  • Conduct regular ward reviews and ward rounds, support the team to complete CPA.
  • Undertake assessments of admissions to the service.
  • Assist team to diagnose and formulate management plans in all presentations.
  • Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
  • Coordinate care with input from pharmacists, occupational therapists and psychology staff.
  • Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.
  • Preparation of consent to treatment paperwork as well as any other MHA work such as section 17 leave, section renewals and CTOs.
  • Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
  • Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.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 posted01 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-MD-7372755-AJob locationsRivington UnitRoyal Bolton HospitalBoltonBL3 2RXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefits
  • Pay Enhancements
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefits
  • Pay Enhancements
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Should hold a License to practice from the GMC
  • Within 6 months of being included on the Specialist Register of the GMC
  • Within 3 months from attaining AC Status
SkillsEssential
  • Good communication skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Should hold a License to practice from the GMC
  • Within 6 months of being included on the Specialist Register of the GMC
  • Within 3 months from attaining AC Status
SkillsEssential
  • Good communication skills

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