Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a substantive Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist at the Edenfield Centre, Prestwich Hospital.
This post will involve working with male patients in conditions of medium security. The post holder will act as Responsible Clinician for up to 12-14 male inpatients (on average). There are also opportunities for working with the health and justice services in the prisons covered by GMMH.
The post holder will be supported by a multidisciplinary team including a junior doctor or an advanced practitioner, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, and social worker.
Main duties of the job
They will act as Responsible Clinician for up to 12-14 male inpatients (on average) at the Edenfield. They will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team undertaking ward rounds and CPA meetings on alternate weeks and completing necessary clinical duties and documentation in line with directorate standards.
Adult Forensic Services provide care and rehabilitation for patients with primary mental illness diagnoses, although patients will often have coexisting personality pathology and a small number may have coexisting learning difficulties and/or neurocognitive difficulties. Our services do not currently provide care for patients with either personality disorder or learning disability as a sole diagnosis.
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
They will act as Responsible Clinician for up to 12-14 male inpatients (on average) at the Edenfield. They will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team undertaking ward rounds and CPA meetings on alternate weeks and completing necessary clinical duties and documentation in line with directorate standards.
Adult Forensic Services provide care and rehabilitation for patients with primary mental illness diagnoses, although patients will often have coexisting personality pathology and a small number may have coexisting learning difficulties and/or neurocognitive difficulties. Our services do not currently provide care for patients with either personality disorder or learning disability as a sole diagnosis.
They will contribute to a rota system for acute referrals from district services/prisons in Greater Manchester for advice on risk management which may require formal assessments to be undertaken regarding suitability for admission to medium secure care. Subject to agreement at job planning, the successful candidate will devote two PAs to the rota. For consultants providing full-time (2PA) input to the referral rota there will be around 2 to 4 assessments per month, however, once these posts are filled then the frequency will be reduced. The Specialty Trainees will also provide input to the referral rota, along with consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will act as Responsible Clinician for up to 12-14 male inpatients (on average) at the Edenfield. They will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team undertaking ward rounds and CPA meetings on alternate weeks and completing necessary clinical duties and documentation in line with directorate standards.
Adult Forensic Services provide care and rehabilitation for patients with primary mental illness diagnoses, although patients will often have coexisting personality pathology and a small number may have coexisting learning difficulties and/or neurocognitive difficulties. Our services do not currently provide care for patients with either personality disorder or learning disability as a sole diagnosis.
They will contribute to a rota system for acute referrals from district services/prisons in Greater Manchester for advice on risk management which may require formal assessments to be undertaken regarding suitability for admission to medium secure care. Subject to agreement at job planning, the successful candidate will devote two PAs to the rota. For consultants providing full-time (2PA) input to the referral rota there will be around 2 to 4 assessments per month, however, once these posts are filled then the frequency will be reduced. The Specialty Trainees will also provide input to the referral rota, along with consultants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Full GMC registration and license to practice
- AC/ Section 12(2) Approved at time of commencing post or within three months of so doing
- Entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Experience
Essential
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Full GMC registration and license to practice
- AC/ Section 12(2) Approved at time of commencing post or within three months of so doing
- Entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Experience
Essential
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
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).
