About this role
Job summary
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the North Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. The postholder will have an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of the team.
There is also support from a Pharmacy technician for the team. The post holder will benefit from dedicated medical support from a psychiatric trainee CT . A Foundation Year doctor and 4 non-medical prescribers are present in the team.
Main duties of the job
o Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDTo Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT (assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management) including the assessment and management of risk. This care is provided through direct contact with patients and through clinical supervision of other members of the medical team and through contribution to clinical decision making within the HBTT MDT.o Deliver evidence-based careo Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventionso Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generallyo Work closely with other teams (and consultants) including primary care, Drug and Alcohol services, EIP team, and CMHTs to provide safe care across points of transition as well as with liaison psychiatry teams and inpatient teams and consultants where appropriate.o Liaison with external agencies including police, probation, social services housing providers where appropriateo Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessaryo Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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 description
Job responsibilities
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)