Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, General Adult Inpatient, Brook Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Manchester is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the care for patients on a male acute ward. This position involves comprehensive psychiatric assessments, managing patient treatment, and providing medical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. The Trust is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and offers various benefits, including support for flexible working and professional development opportunities. This role includes responsibilities such as conducting patient reviews and managing psychiatric emergencies.

Benefits

Relocation package

Access to in-house training

Opportunities for special interests

Qualifications

• Completed medical training with a specialization in psychiatry.
• Experience in mental health care settings necessary.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical leadership

Comprehensive psychiatric assessment

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Education

Consultant Psychiatrist qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 17 patients on Brook ward, a 22‑beded all male acute adult ward, with the support of a ward Associate Specialty doctor who is already in post. They will take an active role in developing the service in line with the RCPsych standards in an inpatient setting and be supported in innovation in the delivery of patient‑centred high quality care. This role is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital, and works within a senior clinician team for AOWA Inpatients consisting of 3.2 FTE Consultant Psychiatrists.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Liaise 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 and assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave

Benefits & Opportunities

• 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 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

Additional Information

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Saturday 31 Jan 2026.