ConsultantPsychiatry

Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, General Adult Inpatient, Brook Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Manchester

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

23 Oct

About the role

The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 17 patients on Brook ward, a 22-bedded all male acute adult ward, with the support of ward Associate Specialty doctor who is already in post. They will take an active role in developing the service in line with the RCPsych standards in an inpatient setting and be supported in innovation in the delivery of patient centred high quality care. This is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital. They will work within a senior Clinician team for AOWA Inpatients consisting of 3.2 FTE Consultant Psychiatrists. l

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.

Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford, General Adult Inpatient, Brook Ward

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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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

Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester with focus on delivering excellent mental health care.

Posts across rural, suburban and urban settings.

Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs: 7.5 DCCs (pro rata).

Support for flexible and less than full-time working.

Opportunities to pursue a special interest.

The Trust is highly active in research and innovation and has links with a number of local universities; consultants can engage with research from recruitment through to dedicated research time.

Clear framework for interested colleagues to develop management and leadership Jo skills and take up positions in leadership and management.

Access to in-house training including a Recovery Academy.

Structured and supported approach to appraisal and revalidation.

Agreed process for career breaks.

Relocation package.

Person specification

Essential

Medical Degree
Specialist Register
GMC Registration

Desirable

MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Approved Clinician