Consultant Psychiatrist (Wigan - SCMHT)
The closing date is 21 August 2025
Job summary
The SCMHT team primarily manages patients with established diagnoses of psychotic illness (the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team manage those with first episode, from age 14 - 65), bipolar affective disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders and personality disorders and anyone deemed to have complex mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical role
This a replacement post. In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Expected case load is around 330. the majority of clinical work is clinic based, but service users may also be seen at home, as required. The clinic can be at different sites, within short distance from the base.
Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations.
Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.
Work in a collaborative way with MDT including external partners.
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Leadership role
Lead clinical decision making in MDT to ensure the delivery of high-quality care
Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards
Engage with service transformation programmes including attendance at Consultant meetings .
Educational role
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-MD-7080205-A
Job locations
Pennington Unit, Leigh Infirmary
The Avenue
Leigh
WN1 1HS
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Pennington Unit, Leigh Infirmary
The Avenue
Leigh
WN1 1HS
Employer's website
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