Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist - Flexible Hours & Innovation

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

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