Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to work in a new community mental health service in Wigan called Living Well (LW). The Living Well Service will enable timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide support for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team will be multidisciplinary and will include third sector organizations. We will also be supporting several peer mentor roles within the team.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the LW service delivery and target objectives/priorities to ensure the most efficient and effective development, utilisation and contribution of psychiatric knowledge and practice.
To be responsible for the development and systematic provision of psychiatry services in the LW service at a highly specialist level. To adhere to the organisation of the service particularly regarding membership of the multidisciplinary team.
To complete psychiatric assessments based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychiatric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and interviews with people using the service, family members and others involved in the person's care.
To develop psychiatric formulations and diagnoses in conjunction with LW Service team members.
To initiate and monitor prescriptions of relevant psychiatric medications for a range of complex mental health issues working with non-medical prescribers in the LW service.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, formulation, treatment, and discharge of people whose problems are managed by shared care plans.
To provide highly specialist psychiatric advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals and people contributing directly to persons' formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members 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 description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the LW service delivery and target objectives/priorities to ensure the most efficient and effective development, utilisation and contribution of psychiatric knowledge and practice.
To be responsible for the development and systematic provision of psychiatry services in the LW service at a highly specialist level. To adhere to the organisation of the service particularly regarding membership of the multidisciplinary team.
To complete psychiatric assessments based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychiatric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and interviews with people using the service, family members and others involved in the persons care.
To develop psychiatric formulations and diagnoses in conjunction with LW Service team members.
To initiate and monitor prescriptions of relevant psychiatric medications for a range of complex mental health issues working with non-medical prescribers in the LW service.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, formulation, treatment, and discharge of people whose problems are managed by shared care plans.
To provide highly specialist psychiatric advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals and people contributing directly to persons formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the LW service delivery and target objectives/priorities to ensure the most efficient and effective development, utilisation and contribution of psychiatric knowledge and practice.
To be responsible for the development and systematic provision of psychiatry services in the LW service at a highly specialist level. To adhere to the organisation of the service particularly regarding membership of the multidisciplinary team.
To complete psychiatric assessments based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychiatric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and interviews with people using the service, family members and others involved in the persons care.
To develop psychiatric formulations and diagnoses in conjunction with LW Service team members.
To initiate and monitor prescriptions of relevant psychiatric medications for a range of complex mental health issues working with non-medical prescribers in the LW service.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, formulation, treatment, and discharge of people whose problems are managed by shared care plans.
To provide highly specialist psychiatric advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals and people contributing directly to persons formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
