Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry - MacColl Ward

The closing date is 10 March 2026

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical care to 18 inpatients of adult of working age and medical leadership to the inpatient ward teams, as well as supporting and contributing to the management and development of the ward functioning. The post holder will work with the Home-Based Treatment Team and Care Coordinators from the three Community Mental Health Teams in Salford, to facilitate discharge, and provide an alternative to inpatient admission.

The post holder will have one LED/CT(or equivalent) and a Specialty Doctor (substantive). Ther are plans to get 1 more resident doctor The post holder will be expected to be Section 12 approved and an Approved Clinician. They will be expected to become involved in Mental Health Act work as required including attending tribunals and manager's hearings.

The team consists of:

Ward Manager Band 7 - 1.0 WTEDeputy Ward Manager - 3.0 WTENursing Band 5 - 11.0 WTE Nursing Assistant Band 3 - 22.0 WTESupport Time and Recovery - 2.0 WTEOccupational Therapist - 1.0 WTEAdmin- 1.0 WTE

The ward also has support from the following:

Psychology TeamPrincipal Psychologist Band 8B - 0.8 WTEClinical Psychologist Band 8A - 1.2 WTEAssistant Psychologist Band 4 -3.0 WTE

Physical Health Care TeamPhysical Health Care Team Manager Band 7 - 1.0 WTERegistered Nursing Associate Band 4 - 2.0 WTEPhysiotherapist Band 6 - 1.0 WTETobacco Dependency Treatment Advisor - 1.0 WTE

Main duties of the job

Clinical role

o Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the serviceo Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations.o Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentationso Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.o Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.o Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.o Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.

Leadership role

o Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality careo Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standardso Engage with service transformation programmes including attendance at consultant meetings for their service and directorate.

Educational role

o Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experienceo Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7791719

Job locations

Salford

Salford

M6 8HG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in specialty

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 NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford

Salford

M6 8HG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford

Salford

M6 8HG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Georgy Pius

georgy.pius@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-7791719

Job locations

Salford

Salford

M6 8HG


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