Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
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Job summary
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. The postholder will have an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of the team.
Main duties of the job
- Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT
- Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT
- Deliver evidence-based care
- Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions
- Work closely with other teams including primary care, Drug and Alcohol services, EIP team, and CMHTs to provide safe care across points of transition as well as with liaison psychiatry teams and inpatient teams and consultants where appropriate.
- Liaison with external agencies including police, probation, social services housing providers where appropriate
- Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary
- Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues
- Supervise medical students, junior and non-consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and non-medical prescriber colleagues
- Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development
- Participate in audit and service development activities
- Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service
- Undergo annual appraisal and maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in relation to CPD
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.
Date posted
26 March 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-MD-6165291
Job locations
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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