Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry - Health and Justice

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Job summary

This new role is to work within the emerging Health & Justice sector of the Specialist Services Network at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The Health and Justice division of the specialist network is currently headquartered on the Prestwich hospital site.

The post-holder will be a Consultant with psychiatry experience and will be expected to work within the region as part of a health and justice medical team. Although no specific prison will be allocated every effort will be made to ensure that some acknowledgment is given to the preference the postholder may have.

In general terms the postholder will be expected to support the management of mental health clinics, undertaking mental health assessments of prisoners who will be prioritised based on clinical need. This will usually necessitate assessment of risk and treatment need, prescribing of medication, arrangement of follow up and support of care planning arrangements under CPA. The postholder may be required to undertake Mental Health Act assessments in order to support transfer of prisoners to hospital and to liaise with services as required in order to achieve this. This will be as part of a multidisciplinary team involving community psychiatric nurses, psychological well being practitioners, psychologists, recovery workers etc.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact;

Dr Simon Plunkett - Lead Consultant, Health and Justice.

Simon.plunkett@gmmh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

This new role is to work within the emerging Health & Justice sector of the Specialist Services Network at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will be a Consultant with at least 3-4 years of psychiatry training and experience. The post-holder will be attached to the Health & Justice Service of the Specialist Services Network.

The postholder will be expected to work within the region as part of a health and justice medical team. Although no specific prison will be allocated as part of a contract every effort is made to ensure that someacknowledgment is given to any preference the postholder may have. There is an expectation that the post holder will be conversant with the model of care delivered into a range of the prisons we input into so that cover can be provided in the event that it may be required. Flexibility is encouraged in relation to off site working and any non technical work in relation to the supporting of professional activities and training etc. There is occasional requirement for remote working and appropriate technological support will be provided to enable this as required. The postholder will receive orientation and induction and will be supported in accessing training in order to confidently embark on their role in these interesting settings.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-MD-5371404

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

It is expected that all consultants will:

  • Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the associate medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
  • Ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant

Job description and person specification is waiting for Royal College Approval and will be provided at the conditional offer stage once approved.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

It is expected that all consultants will:

  • Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the associate medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
  • Ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant

Job description and person specification is waiting for Royal College Approval and will be provided at the conditional offer stage once approved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Skills

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Skills

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

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).

Additional information

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 NHSFT

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Simon Plunkett

Simon.plunkett@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-MD-5371404

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL


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