Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry - North CMHT Trafford

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Trafford North CMHT. This replaces a vacancy. The post holder will be expected to have Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. They will be expected to lead the clinical team, provide clinical input and contribute to service development activities. The team consists of: Team ManagerClinical Lead (nursing)NLC Senior PractitionerSenior Practitioner - Personality DisorderSenior Practitioner AMHPTrainee Advanced PractitionerClinical Psychologist 6 x CPNs2 x OTs2 x SW/AMHP (+ vacancies)5 x STR workers1 x Health & Wellbeing Practitioner2 x Duty Workers There is a rotating GP or CT trainee attached to the team

Clinical role Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others 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 Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists. Liaison with Families and Carers