Job summary
The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade liaison psychiatrist with particular expertise and interest in mental health liaison to join the Liaison Team. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the current post holder moving to another post, and the Trust regards this as an opportune moment to develop the functioning of the team. The service covers Liaison Psychiatry into all wards and A+E at the Royal Bolton Hospital
Main duties of the job
To provide medical leadership in Liaison Psychiatry to the Mental Health Liaison team.
As a medical expert, to be able to take a lead on service development for all adults with mental illnesses within the Royal Bolton Hospital. This will necessitate excellent influence and joint working skills.
To provide first line generic assessments to any patient referred to the service. All members of the team will be able to provide these assessments.
To provide medical support and supervision to the Liaison team, completing second line specialist assessment and medical treatment where appropriate, supported by the other Liaison consultant and Specialty Doctor
To contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with other Team members.
To supervise junior doctors acting within the Liaison team
To participate in audit, service development and evaluation in collaboration with the Bolton Governance Team, and the Trust's Research and Development Team.
To participate in and organize teaching within the Royal Bolton Hospital
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 years' experience as a doctor in total and 6 years' experience working with psychiatry (5)
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Registered for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 years' experience as a doctor in total and 6 years' experience working with psychiatry (5)
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Registered for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledge
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).
