Mental Health-Jobs in Großbritannien

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.

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

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.

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

• Medical Degree
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Specialist Register
• GMC
• Approved Clinician

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

Permanent

Full-time

437-MD-7118495-A

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital