Consultant Psychiatrist (Wigan - SCMHT)

Overview

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 roleThis 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 serviceDiagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations.Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentationsAssessment and management of risk including 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 roleLead clinical decision making in MDT to ensure the delivery of high-quality careDevelop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standardsEngage with service transformation programmes including attendance at Consultant meetingsEducational roleProvide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experienceProvide clinical supervision for trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatryAbout Us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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. 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 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 437-MD-7080205-AJob locations: Pennington Unit, Leigh Infirmary; The Avenue; Leigh; WN1 1HSJob Description

Job responsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.Qualifications

EssentialMedical DegreeGMC RegistrationSpecialist RegisterDesirableMRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of PsychiatristsApproved ClinicianEligibility

EssentialGMC RegistrationSpecialist RegisterDesirableApproved ClinicianDisclosure 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.Certificate of Sponsorship

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. 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.UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers ..... full job details .....