Job summary
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Trafford North CMHT. This replaces a vacancy. The post holder will be expected to have Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. They will be expected to lead the clinical team, provide clinical input and contribute to service development activities.
The team consists of:
Team ManagerClinical Lead (nursing)NLC Senior PractitionerSenior Practitioner - Personality DisorderSenior Practitioner AMHPTrainee Advanced PractitionerClinical Psychologist
6 x CPNs2 x OTs2 x SW/AMHP (+ vacancies)5 x STR workers1 x Health & Wellbeing Practitioner2 x Duty Workers
There is a rotating GP or CT trainee attached to the team
Main duties of the job
Clinical role
Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings
Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Liaison with Families and Carers
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
Clinical role
Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings
Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Liaison with Families and Carers
Leadership role
Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team 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 for their service and directorate.
Educational role
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience.
Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical role
Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings
Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Liaison with Families and Carers
Leadership role
Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team 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 for their service and directorate.
Educational role
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience.
Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
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).
