Consultant-General Adult Psychiatry-Inpatient-Salford-MacColl

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry. This role involves providing clinical leadership and care to adult inpatients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing complex cases. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of ward functioning while working in a vibrant community known for its warmth and innovation. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient care and enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and license to practice required.
• Ability to achieve approved clinician status within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to 18 inpatients of working age.
• Diagnose and formulate management plans for complex presentations.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Broad medical knowledge

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC

Job description

Consultant-General Adult Psychiatry-Inpatient-Salford-MacColl

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical care to 18 inpatients of adult of working age and medical leadership to the inpatient ward teams, as well as supporting and contributing to the management and development of the ward functioning. The post holder will work with the Home-Based Treatment Team and Care Coordinators from the three Community Mental Health Teams in Salford, to facilitate discharge, and provide an alternative to inpatient admission.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the service
• Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
• Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations
• Assessment and management of risk including vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety, and risk of harm to others
• Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including external partners
• Partner with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for residents in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England, and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative and vibrant places to live and work, offering beautiful countryside and a lively city with excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Our community is known for its warmth, humor, and generosity.

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

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of completion
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and broad medical knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata where applicable.