Consultant - Forensic Psychiatrist - Edenfield

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Prestwich seeks Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists for permanent roles within their secure services. The positions involve managing a caseload of inpatients and contributing to innovative care models. Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient experiences and care quality. Applications close on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a certified psychiatrist with experience in forensic settings.
• Ability to manage a caseload of inpatients effectively.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Clinician for male and female inpatients.
• Contribute to the development of the new care model.
• Participate in clinical activities including inpatient management.

Skills

Consultation skills

Patient management

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Medical degree

Specialization in psychiatry

Job description

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is permanent or for a secondment opportunity.

The Adult Forensic Service at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity for two Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists to contribute to improving patient experiences and developing our new model of care.

These substantive posts are within our male medium secure and women's blended services at The Edenfield Centre.

While our new model of care is under development and medical job planning is under review, it is anticipated that the post holders will be the Responsible Clinician for 12–16 male inpatients or 10–12 female inpatients, following their caseload from admission to discharge.

We welcome further discussions with interested candidates and look forward to hearing from you.

Contact:

• Dr Nikhil Khisty - Associate Medical Director
  [e-mail]
• Dr Andrew Haddock – Lead Consultant
  [e-mail]
• Dr Ramachandran Lakshmanan – Lead Consultant
  [e-mail]

This is an exciting time to join us as a Consultant (Forensic) Psychiatrist. The role can be full-time within either our women's blended secure service (WBS) or male medium secure service. Both roles offer the opportunity to contribute to our new care model and shape the future of secure services for women and men in Greater Manchester.

You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team including a medical secretary, junior doctors, clinical psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and nursing colleagues. Additional support for physical health includes visiting GPs, dentists, and a dedicated physical health team.

Additional clinical activities include inpatient management, on-call work, access assessments, and other activities negotiated with colleagues and aligned with our new care model.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Wigan, and beyond.

Greater Manchester offers a vibrant environment, from scenic countryside to lively city life, with renowned warmth, humor, and generosity.

Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for learning and development, and are encouraged to innovate to improve patient care.

For more details, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Friday 8 Aug 2025.