Consultant Psychiatrist – Central Manchester – HBTT: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Agency: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year
Job summary
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This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advanced nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
- Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT
- Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT
- Deliver evidence-based care
- Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions
- Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generally
- Work closely with other teams (and consultants)
- Liaison with external agencies
- Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary
- Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under the Mental Health Act
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues
- Supervise medical students, junior and non-consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and non-medical prescriber colleagues
- Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development
- Participate in audit and service development activities
- Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service
- Undergo annual appraisal and maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in relation to CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility
Essential
- Specialist Register
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Approved Clinician
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
How to Apply;
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