Consultant Psychiatrist - Central Manchester - HBTT

This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will be expected to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advance nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

1. Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT
2. Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT
3. Deliver evidence-based care
4. Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions
5. Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generally
6. Work closely with other teams (and consultants)
7. Liaison with external agencies
8. Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary
9. Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act
10. Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues
11. Supervise medical students, junior and non-consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and non-medical prescriber colleagues
12. Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development
13. Participate in audit and service development activities
14. Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service
15. 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 over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Specialist Register
• GMC Registration
• Approved Clinician

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.