Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, General Adult Inpatient, Brook Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Manchester seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee inpatient care and lead a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient-centered care and provides opportunities for research involvement and professional development. Candidates must be registered with GMC with a strong background in psychiatric assessments and leadership in mental health settings.

Benefits

Relocation package

Access to in-house training

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and a licensed psychiatrist.
• Experience in MDT meetings and inpatient care.
• Understanding of Mental Health Act and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatments and patient reviews on the ward.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies with ward staff.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide consultations.

Skills

Medical leadership

Comprehensive psychiatric Assessment

Risk Assessments

Effective communication

Education

Medical degree

Certification in psychiatry

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-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.

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
• 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

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.

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

This advert closes on Saturday 6 Dec 2025