Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, General Adult Inpatient, Brook Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee patient care and lead a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric assessments and managing treatments in an acute inpatient setting. The ideal candidate must have a Medical Degree and MRCPsych or equivalent. Competitive salary offered between £109,725 to £145,478 annually.

Benefits

Relocation package

In-house training

Support for flexible working

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Degree.
• Must have MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification.
• GMC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and manage treatment for inpatients.
• Attend and supervise Mental Health Tribunals.

Skills

Medical leadership

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis management

Effective communication

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych or equivalent

Specialist Register

GMC Registration

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Overview

The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 17 patients on Brook ward, a 22-bedded all male acute adult ward, with the support of 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 is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital. They will work within a senior Clinician team for AOWA Inpatients consisting of 3.2 FTE Consultant Psychiatrists.

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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.

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Specialist Register
• GMC Registration
• 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.

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7522503

Job locations

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital