Consultant - GA Psychiatry - North Sector - Mossley & Stalybridge

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Tameside Hospital. This role involves providing high-quality mental health care and participating in service development initiatives. The successful candidate will mentor staff and contribute to research collaborations.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Continued Professional Development

Research and improvement involvement

Staff wellbeing services

Retail, leisure, and travel discounts

Qualifications

• GMC registration with license to practice required.
• Experience in teaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality mental health care for adults with severe mental health issues.
• Collaborate closely with North CMHT for integrated care.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Higher degree in medical education

Job description

Consultant - GA Psychiatry - North Sector - Mossley & Stalybridge

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Job summary

Job description is pending Royal College approval.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time substantive General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist based at Tameside Hospital, working with the North CMHT at Trust HQ. The service operates sectorially and is staffed by three Consultants. The post has NW Deanery CT and LTFT ACP allocations. Please see the attached Job Description.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Trust's development and service redesign initiatives. Tameside offers a strong teaching environment, with responsibilities including mentoring medical and nursing staff, and medical students. The Trust maintains active research collaborations and encourages Consultant involvement in service user and carer groups.

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality mental health care for working-aged adults with severe and enduring mental health issues, both inpatient and outpatient. To collaborate closely with North CMHT ensuring integrated care. To support service development through participation in local and divisional meetings.

About us

We deliver high-quality mental health and learning disability services across Greater Manchester's five boroughs. Our vision is a happier, more hopeful life for our communities, supported by dedicated staff committed to excellent care. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental illness or as carers.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working options
• Continued Professional Development
• Research and improvement involvement
• Staff wellbeing services
• Retail, leisure, and travel discounts

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities and criteria. Ensure your application demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• Higher degree in medical education, research, or management
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

• GMC registration with license to practice
• On GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• Approved clinician status or achievable within 3 months
• Approved under S12 or achievable within 3 months
• Good standing with GMC

Transport

• Valid UK driving license or alternative evidence

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Expertise in the specialty
• Strong clinical skills with bio-psycho-social approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage complex clinical scenarios
• Decision-making based on evidence and team input
• Compliance with MHA and MCA duties
• Relevant NHS or comparable experience

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Experience in teaching and training
• Leadership and team working skills
• Commitment to professional development and research
• Participation in clinical audits and service improvements
• Experience in research, publications, and awards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.