Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry - Fern Acute Ward

The closing date is 11 March 2026

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Job summary

Whilst the advert is for Fern Acute Ward - we will be engaging with our staff and SU's about the name change, it will still be a 17 bed male acute ward

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary teams to help shape a modernising mental health service, which has been transformed following recent changes in community settings and inpatient provision.

The consultant will work on the Inpatient Unit at North View, North Manchester General Hospital. The new post holder will have consultant responsibilities for Fern Acute Ward. They will provide leadership and medical input. They will fulfil the role of the Responsible Clinician. They will be involved in training junior doctors, teaching medical students and engage in clinical management, audit and governance.

The team consists of:

o 1 full time Consultant Psychiatristo 1 WTE Specialty Trainee or staff gradeo 1 Core Trainee/GP Traineeo 1 Foundation year trainee (not guaranteed)o 1 x WTE Consultant Psychologist (covering North View) with a team of psychologists/assistant psychologistso 1 x WTE Ward Managero 2 x WTE Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurseo 10 x WTE Registered Mental Health Nurseso 10 x WTE Support workerso 1 x WTE Occupational Therapistso Access to Specialist Pharmacisto Shared secretary

Main duties of the job

Clinical role

o Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.o The ward has 17 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust patch covering the boroughs of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton and Wigan.o Conduct ward reviews, ward rounds, board rounds and support the team to complete CPA reviews.o Undertake assessments of admissions to the service.o Assist team to diagnose and formulate management plans in all presentations.o Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.o Coordinate care with input from pharmacists.o Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.o Preparation of consent to treatment paperwork as well as any other MHA work such as section 17 leave, section renewals and CTOs if required.o Be inquest supervisor for resident doctors attending medical inquests for incidents while clinical supervisor for the resident doctor.o Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.

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 standards

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

20 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-7788372

Job locations

Manchester

Manchester

M8 5RB


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

Manchester

Manchester

M8 5RB


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

Manchester

Manchester

M8 5RB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Mahesh Gopakumar

Mahesh.Gopakumar@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 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-7788372

Job locations

Manchester

Manchester

M8 5RB


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