Consultant Psychiatrist - Manchester - North Mersey CMHT

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated consultant psychiatrist to join their vibrant mental health team in Manchester. This role offers an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, and manage patient care effectively. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mental health and committed to providing high-quality care. With a supportive work environment and a focus on professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of mental health.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary team settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment.

Skills

Psychiatric Assessment

Risk Assessment

Medical Leadership

Mental Health Act Compliance

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Job description

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ a motivated and enthusiastic consultant psychiatrist to North Mersey Community Mental Health Team based at Kingsley house, Manchester to work with a dedicated and equally enthusiastic and supportive team of multiprofessionals.

Manchester is a vibrant city with a wealth of nationally acclaimed museums, art galleries and theatres. The city is also known internationally for its music and sporting reputation, as well as for its shops, restaurants and lively night life. There are many lifestyle options open to those living in the city, with city centre apartments, semi-urban areas with an arty student atmosphere, and more developed suburbs with excellent schools and housing options. Road and rail links make it easy to get out into the fantastic surrounding countryside, with the National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Snowdonia all within easy reach.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details about the post. If you have any questions, please contact Dr Cecil Kullu (Clinical Director) via email [e-mail] or phone [phone] or Ellen Druce ( operational manager CMHT) - [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings.

Carry out comprehensive psychiatric Assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.

Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies

Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.

Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.

Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.

Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes.

Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.

Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary care

Liaison with Families and Carers

Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctor

Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave.

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.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7137854

Job locations

Kingsley House

Francis Road

Manchester

M20 4XP

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Eligibility Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Eligibility Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Kingsley House

Francis Road

Manchester

M20 4XP

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Kingsley House

Francis Road

Manchester

M20 4XP

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)