Consultant Psychiatrist - Central Manchester - HBTT

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. In this senior role, you will provide clinical leadership and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality evidence-based care for patients. The position offers opportunities for professional development within an innovative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid Medical Degree and MRCPsych qualification.
• Must be registered with the GMC and hold a Specialist Registration.
• Approved Clinician status is also required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team.
• Provide direct clinical leadership in patient care and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Supervise medical students and junior doctors while contributing to CPD activities.

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Specialist Register

GMC Registration

Approved Clinician

Job description

This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will be expected to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advance nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT

Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT

Deliver evidence-based care

Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions

Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generally

Work closely with other teams (and consultants)

Liaison with external agencies

Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary

Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act

Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues

Supervise medical students, junior and non-consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and non-medical prescriber colleagues

Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development

Participate in audit and service development activities

Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service

Undergo annual appraisal and maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in relation to CPD

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Specialist Register
• GMC Registration
• Approved Clinician

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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