Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to take up our Associate Medical Director.
The Associate Medical Director (AMD) will work collaboratively with the Adult Forensic Clinical Care group leadership team to define and deliver the overall clinical strategy for their services, ensuring this is reflective of the Trust's strategic objectives and is developed and delivered through a multi-disciplinary team approach.
They and the leadership team will have close working relationships with commissioners and other partners that are relevant for the services within the care group. With the care group leadership team they will be responsible for development of services and will be part of the team delivering the Trust Service Improvement plan. They will be able to articulate a vision for their services and will be able to communicate this to all partners.
The AMD will support the Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director in delivering the wider Trust clinical strategy, and may lead on specific clinical developments across the Trust. Relevant leadership responsibilities for those whom directly report to the Associate Medical Director.
Main duties of the job
The AMD will work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Operations and the Associate Director of Nursing for the Care Group. They will be expected to function as a collaborative leadership team and will be supported in individual and team development by the executive management team and by a bespoke OD programme. They will be co-located with the Care Group leadership team.
As part of the Care Group leadership team they will be expected to promote collective, collaborative leadership throughout their services.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please see the attached document ......................................................................................................................................................
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please see the attached document ......................................................................................................................................................
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- GMC registered
- Satisfactory record of continuous professional development.
- CCT or equivalent Forensic Pyschiatry
- AC/S12 Approved
Desirable
- Recognised Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant track record of employment at substantive consultant level, working in a mental health provider
- Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles.
- Evidence of leading service change with consultant colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current health agenda.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment.
- Understanding of medical recruitment and training matters.
- An understanding of the role of management and clinical contribution to the overall Trust agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or experience of policy development at regional/ national level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- GMC registered
- Satisfactory record of continuous professional development.
- CCT or equivalent Forensic Pyschiatry
- AC/S12 Approved
Desirable
- Recognised Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant track record of employment at substantive consultant level, working in a mental health provider
- Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles.
- Evidence of leading service change with consultant colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current health agenda.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment.
- Understanding of medical recruitment and training matters.
- An understanding of the role of management and clinical contribution to the overall Trust agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or experience of policy development at regional/ national level.
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.
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.
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).
