Consultant Psychiatrist - Trafford - Medlock Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist for the inpatient Medlock ward at Trafford General Hospital, Manchester. The post offers flexible hours and an opportunity to contribute to a trauma-informed, patient-centered service within a supportive MDT.

The role involves leading care for 15 patients on Medlock ward (21-bedded all-female acute assessment), with scope for service development and research involvement, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Medical degree required.
• MRCPsych or equivalent desirable.
• Eligibility: Specialist Register and GMC.
• UK Registration with GMC.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Responsibilities

• Medical leadership for MDT meetings and ward-based care.
• Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment for inpatients on Medlock ward.
• Lead ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.
• Act as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act and manage leave/consent.
• Ensure risk assessments and liaise with families and carers.

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych OR MRCPsych 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 Medlock ward, a 21-bedded all female 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 in line with trauma informed care 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

Role of the Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist on Medlock ward

• 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

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

Details

Date posted: 02 September 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 437-MD-8265276

Job locations: Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 5SL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed 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

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).