Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Liaison (24/7 Urgent)

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider in Wigan seeks a clinical professional to lead emergency mental health assessments and manage complex cases. Responsibilities include collaborative decision-making within multidisciplinary teams and providing supervision to trainees. The ideal candidate should have a medical degree and specialist training in psychiatry. The role offers substantial professional development and generous employee benefits, including annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to undertake assessments for mental health emergencies.
• Requires experience in diagnosing and managing complex psychiatric presentations.
• Must demonstrate capability in collaborative clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for mental health referrals and admissions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in clinical decision-making.
• Provide supervision for psychiatric trainees and medical students.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Psychiatric supervision

Complex problem solving

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in psychiatry

Job description

A regional mental health service provider in Wigan seeks a clinical professional to lead emergency mental health assessments and manage complex cases. Responsibilities include collaborative decision-making within multidisciplinary teams and providing supervision to trainees. The ideal candidate should have a medical degree and specialist training in psychiatry. The role offers substantial professional development and generous employee benefits, including annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.