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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, and personality disorders, as well as individuals deemed to have complex mental health needs.

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. The majority of clinical work is clinic-based, but service users may also be seen at home as required. The clinic can be 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 risks, including vulnerability, suicide risk, health and safety risks, and harm to others
• Prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers' Hearings, and attend subsequent hearings
• Work collaboratively with the MDT and external partners
• Partner with psychiatrists from other providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists

• Lead clinical decision-making within the MDT to ensure high-quality care
• Develop clinical priorities aligned with national and professional standards
• Engage with service transformation programs, including attending consultant meetings

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

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 across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant, innovative place to live and work, offering a mix of beautiful countryside and lively city life, with renowned warmth, humor, and generosity.

Our staff enjoy their work, opportunities for development, and are encouraged to innovate to improve care.

• Date Posted: 22 May 2025
• Pay Scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental Staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (pro-rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Reference Number: 437-MD-7080205-A

Pennington Unit, Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh, WN1 1HS

For more details, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.