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Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehabilitation - Braeburn House

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

The closing date is 13 May 2025

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Job summary

Braeburn house is a 28 bed male HDU. This service was established in 2016 in a site that has previously been a hospital in Salford but has undergone significant refurbishment.

It is a partnership working between GMMH and Elysium.

The nursing staff, ward managers, HCA and domestics on the ward are employed by the Elysium Group. There is a senior clinical team of staff who are employed by GMMH.

The GMMH multidisciplinary team will include 1.5 WTE Consultant psychiatrist sessions .There will also be a full time Senior Nurse for mental health, Senior Nurse for physical health, Psychologist and Psychology assistant. There is trainee Advance nurse practitioner and a junior doctor attached to thye unit. The 2 consultant psychiatrists will provide medical cover during the day. If one consultant is on leave they will arrange cover with any of the Salford District consultants.

The service is covered by the Hospital at night team and supported by the Salford Senior trainee and Consultant rota out of normal working hours.

The patients are all registered with a GP who will provide cover.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will become involved in the weekly rehab referral meeting and may require to be involved in assessment of new patients who may be more complex and or with physical health issues. The consultant will not be involved with follow up.

The post holder will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.

They will attend ward rounds during the week at designated times.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have a role with respect to The Mental Health Act - they will be involved in section 12 work, attend tribunals and section renewal meetings. They will share this role with the 0.5 WTE Consultant. It is anticipated that the post holder will be responsible for 20 inpatients and cross cover when the part-time consultant is not at work.

The post holder will lead the CPA meetings and be actively involved with the team in care planning and risk assessment.

They will take a lead with regards to capacity assessments and best interest meetings.

The post holder will become involved in the weekly rehab referral meeting and may require to be involved in assessment of new patients who may be more complex and or with physical health issues. The consultant will not be involved with follow up.

Referrals will be received centrally at the rehab bed management by Bolton, Salford and Manchester Commissioning teams, secure services, GMMH Inpatient an OAPS.

About us

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.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7125020

Job locations

Braeburn House

Charles Street

Salford

M6 7DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Braeburn House

Charles Street

Salford

M6 7DU


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Braeburn House

Charles Street

Salford

M6 7DU


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

Neeti Singh

Neeti.Singh@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7125020

Job locations

Braeburn House

Charles Street

Salford

M6 7DU


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