Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry - North CMHT Trafford

Overview

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.

• 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
• Assess and manage risk including 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

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.