Consultant Psychiatrist - Manchester - North Mersey CMHT

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

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Manchester is seeking a motivated consultant psychiatrist to join their North Mersey Community Mental Health Team. The role involves providing medical leadership, conducting psychiatric assessments, and supporting staff in managing emergencies. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings.
• Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews.
• Support ward-based staff in managing psychiatric emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Job description

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 supportive team of multiprofessionals.

About Manchester

Manchester is a vibrant city with a wealth of nationally acclaimed museums, art galleries, and theatres. It is internationally renowned for its music and sporting reputation, as well as its shops, restaurants, and lively nightlife. The city offers diverse lifestyle options, from city centre apartments to semi-urban areas with a student atmosphere, and developed suburbs with excellent schools and housing. Road and rail links provide easy access to the surrounding countryside, including the Peak District, Lake District, and Snowdonia.

Equality and Safeguarding

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

Additional Information

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. For questions, contact Dr. Cecil Kullu (Clinical Director) at [e-mail] or 0161 938 4585, or Ellen Druce (Operational Manager, CMHT) at [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

1. Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings.
2. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients.
3. Support ward-based staff in managing psychiatric emergencies.
4. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews, and multi-professional meetings.
5. Be the responsible clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and perform duties according to the code of practice.
6. Maintain Responsible Clinician status following agreed procedures.
7. Perform comprehensive risk assessments and participate in risk management processes.
8. Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.
9. Maintain effective communication and work cooperatively across services, including wards, community teams, and primary care.
10. Liaise with families and carers.
11. Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, with support from the Staff Grade doctor.
12. Attend or supervise tribunal work, assess for the use of the Mental Health Act, and manage consent and Section 17 leave authorizations.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community mental health services for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialized services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Manchester is one of the world's most innovative cities, offering beautiful countryside and vibrant urban life with excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining. The city is known for its warmth, humor, and generosity, and our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and innovation to improve patient care.

Job Responsibilities

Further details are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility.
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within three months.
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within three months.
• In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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