Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in Bolton is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership in the inpatient setting. The post involves managing up to 20 patients, conducting assessments, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mental health and strong leadership skills. This permanent, full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant area, contributing to the well-being of patients in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a consultant psychiatrist in a relevant setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and clinical skills in managing inpatients.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Clinician for up to 20 inpatients.
• Conduct regular ward reviews and support care planning.
• Undertake assessments and coordinate care with other health professionals.

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton - General Adult Inpatient

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Location:

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/02/2026

About this job

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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 inpatients).

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 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.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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.

Please see attached job description and person specification.

Undertake assessments of admissions to the service. This advert closes on Saturday 28 Feb 2026.