Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, Gen Adult Inpatient - Medlock Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Urmston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health service provider in Urmston is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their Medlock Ward. The role involves providing medical leadership and comprehensive psychiatric assessments for inpatients. Flexible working hours are supported, and responsibilities include managing psychiatric emergencies and leading multidisciplinary meetings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified psychiatrist with a strong background in medical leadership. This position offers the opportunity to impact patient care significantly, alongside a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in an inpatient setting.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Health Act and its application.
• Experience in leading MDT meetings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings on the ward.
• Carry out psychiatric assessments and treatment for inpatients.
• Support staff in managing psychiatric emergencies.
• Conduct patient reviews and lead multi-professional meetings.
• Act as the responsible clinician according to the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary team meetings

Comprehensive psychiatric assessment

Management of psychiatric emergencies

Effective communication

Education

Recognized medical degree and relevant psychiatric qualifications

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, Gen Adult Inpatient - Medlock Ward. Join an established Inpatient team and a supportive Consultant group within Trafford in South Manchester. Flexible working patterns are supported and the role can be adapted if the successful applicant wishes to work part time or pursue other interests, for example research. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 15 patients on Medlock ward, a 21-bedded all female acute assessment ward, with the support of a ward Associate Specialist Doctor. The post is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital.

Role and 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 with 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 7,000 staff and delivers services from 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, plus a wide range of specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Anna Fryer, Job title: Lead Consultant, Email: [e-mail]