Consultant Psychiatrist-Trafford-General Adult Inpatient-Brook Ward

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated and established Inpatient team in South Manchester, where you'll have the opportunity to lead and innovate in psychiatric care. This role offers flexibility, allowing for part-time arrangements, and is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You'll be responsible for the care of patients on an acute assessment ward, supported by a skilled team. This is a chance to engage in research, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a leading mental health provider in Greater Manchester. Embrace the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Relocation package

Access to in-house training

Opportunities for research engagement

Support for career breaks

Structured appraisal and revalidation process

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a Medical Degree and GMC Registration.
• Desirable qualifications include MRCPsych or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies and lead multidisciplinary reviews.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain effective communication with teams.

Skills

Psychiatric Assessment

Medical Leadership

Risk Assessments

Mental Health Act Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych (or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

Join an established Inpatient team, and a supportive Consultant group within leafy Trafford in South Manchester. Flexible working patterns are supported and the role can be adapted if the successful applicant wishes to work part time or establish other interests for example research. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 15 patients on Brook ward, a 21-bedded all male acute assessment ward, with the support of ward Associate Specialty doctor who is already in post. They will take an active role in the developing the service and be supported in innovation in the delivery of patient centred high quality care. This is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital

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

• Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester with focus on delivering excellent mental health care.
• Posts across rural, suburban and urban settings.
• Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs: 7.5 DCCs (pro rata).
• Support for flexible and less than full-time working.
• Opportunities to pursue a special interest.
• The Trust is highly active in research and innovation and has links with a number of local universities; consultants can engage with research from recruitment through to dedicated research time.
• Clear framework for interested colleagues to develop management and leadership Jo skills and take up positions in leadership and management.
• Access to in-house training including a Recovery Academy.
• Structured and supported approach to appraisal and revalidation.
• Agreed process for career breaks.
• Relocation package.

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-7118450

Job locations

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Manchester

M41 5SL

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

• Medical Degree

Desirable

• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility Essential

• Specialist Register
• GMC Registration

Desirable

• Approved Clinician

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medical Degree

Desirable

• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility Essential

• Specialist Register
• GMC Registration

Desirable

• 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.

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

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Manchester

M41 5SL

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Manchester

M41 5SL

Employer's website

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