Consultant Psychiatrist - Manchester - North Mersey CMHT

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Manchester is seeking a motivated consultant psychiatrist to join the North Mersey Community Mental Health Team. This full-time position involves providing medical leadership, conducting psychiatric assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have experience with the Mental Health Act and strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with the Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Support staff in managing psychiatric emergencies.

Job description

Overview

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ a motivated and enthusiastic consultant psychiatrist to North Mersey Community Mental Health Team based at Kingsley house, Manchester to work with a dedicated and equally enthusiastic and supportive team of multiprofessionals.

Manchester is a vibrant city with a wealth of nationally acclaimed museums, art galleries and theatres. The city is also known internationally for its music and sporting reputation, as well as for its shops, restaurants and lively night life. There are many lifestyle options open to those living in the city, with city centre apartments, semi-urban areas with an arty student atmosphere, and more developed suburbs with excellent schools and housing options. Road and rail links make it easy to get out into the fantastic surrounding countryside, with the National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Snowdonia all within easy reach.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details about the post. If you have any questions, please contact Dr Cecil Kullu (Clinical Director) via email [e-mail] or phone [phone] or Ellen Druce (operational manager CMHT) – [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings.
• Carry out comprehensive psychiatric Assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.
• Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
• Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.
• Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.
• Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.
• Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust’s risk management processes.
• Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.
• Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary care.
• Liaison with Families and Carers.
• Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctor.
• Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work. Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Cecil Kullu Job title: Clinical Director Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01619384585
Ellen Druce (operational manager CMHT) – [e-mail]

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• Mid-Senior level

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• Full-time

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