Consultant Psychiatrist - North View Services - Vale Ward

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

Job summary

A mental health organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a dedicated professional to provide clinical leadership in a ward setting. The role involves conducting assessments, managing risks, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care. Candidates should have strong clinical leadership skills and experience in mental health assessment and management.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical leadership for ward teams.
• Ability to conduct assessments and formulate management plans.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.
• Conduct daily ward reviews and support completion of CPA.
• Coordinate care with input from pharmacists.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment and management of risk

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder is expected to work 10 programmed activities over the week. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the Lead Consultant to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatrists).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees
• The ward has 17 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust’s patch
• Conduct daily 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 of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
• Coordinate care with input from pharmacists
• 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 if required
• 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

About Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Application information

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

Advert expiry: This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.