Consultant Psychiatrist (Wigan - SCMHT)

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

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in the UK seeks a Clinical Psychiatrist. The role focuses on providing support and leadership in managing complex mental health cases, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supervising trainees. The successful candidate will hold a Medical Degree and MRCPsych, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Opportunities for development and innovation in patient care exist within a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree, MRCPsych or equivalent required.
• GMC Registration and Specialist Register essential.
• Approved Clinician status needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, diagnose, manage complex cases.
• Lead clinical decision-making in the MDT for high-quality care.
• Provide clinical supervision for trainees.

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych or equivalent

GMC Registration

Specialist Register

Approved Clinician status

Job description

The SCMHT team primarily manages patients with established diagnoses of psychotic illness (the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team manages those with first episode, from age 14 - 65), bipolar affective disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and individuals deemed to have complex mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

Clinical role

This is a replacement post. In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory, and supportive role to the multidisciplinary team. The expected caseload is around 330. Most clinical work is clinic-based, but service users may also be seen at home as required. Clinics are held at different sites within a short distance from the base.

• Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
• Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
• Provide management in treatment-resistant and complex cases
• Assess and manage risk, including vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety, and risk of harm to others
• Prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers' Hearings and attend subsequent hearings
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including external partners
• Partner with psychiatrists from partner providers such as forensic and rehabilitation psychiatrists

Leadership role

• Lead clinical decision-making within the MDT to ensure high-quality care
• Develop service clinical priorities aligned with national and professional guidance and standards
• Participate in service transformation programmes, including attendance at consultant meetings

Educational role

• Provide clinical supervision for trainees gaining core psychiatric experience
• Supervise trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community mental health care for residents in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England, and beyond.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant place to live and work, offering beautiful countryside, vibrant city life, great shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Our community is known for warmth, humor, and generosity. Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for development, and the chance to innovate and improve patient care.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• GMC Registration
• Specialist Register
• Approved Clinician status

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata.