Consultant Psychiatrist - North View Services - Vale Ward

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  • Manchester
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over the week. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the Lead Consultant to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatrists).Main duties of the jobProvide clinical leadership for the ward team and traineesThe ward has 17 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust's patchConduct daily ward reviews and ward rounds, support the team to complete CPAUndertake assessments of admissions to the serviceAssist 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 pharmacistsPreparation 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 if requiredWork 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 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 posted01 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-MD-7125362-B-AJob locationsNorth Manchester General HospitalDelaunays RoadManchesterM8 5RBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
EligibilityEssential
  • 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
  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
EligibilityEssential
  • 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
  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

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