Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, Old Age Inpatient

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead medical care for inpatients at Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient assessments, managing psychiatric emergencies, and providing leadership in treatment delivery. An appropriate medical qualification and registration is essential for this permanent full-time role offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree is essential for the role.
• MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification is required.
• GMC Registration and Specialist Register must be active.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary meetings and provide psychiatric assessments.
• Support staff in managing psychiatric emergencies.
• Conduct patient and ward reviews as required.

Skills

Medical leadership

Psychiatric assessment

Risk assessments

Communication

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych OR equivalent

GMC Registration

Specialist Register

Approved Clinician

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, Old Age Inpatient

This is a well- established existing post and the postholder will provide medical leadership to the care of patients on Bollin (functional) and Greenway (organic) wards. There are a total of 21 patients on both wards.

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

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
• GMC Registration
• Specialist Register
• 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

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7088716-A

Job locations

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital