Job summary This post is to offer support to the AFS Associate Medical Director. The post holder will have an important role in developing the new models of care and operational model to transforming forensic mental health services across Greater Manchester. This post holder (Lead Consultant) will provide medical leadership to our low secure and women's secure service. It is expected the Lead Consultant will hold a clinical case load within the women's services. The case load will depend whether the candidate wants to work to a 10 PA job or is willing to take on additional PAs. We would want to attract candidates with experience of working / being a leader in such services. We would also want to attract some one who has a good experienced of inpatient women's services or specialist women's services such as a PD service (even though it may be in a non - secure setting). Main duties of the job Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward. Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. 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 Approved Clinician status according to agreed procedures. Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes. Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team. Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary care Liaison with families and carers Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Specialty Doctor Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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. 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. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-MD-6988820 Job locations Edenfield Centre, Prestwich Hospital Bury New Road Prestwich M25 3BL Job description Job responsibilities For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Additional clinical qualifications. Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Additional clinical qualifications. Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice 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. 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 (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. 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 (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). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Edenfield Centre, Prestwich Hospital Bury New Road Prestwich M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)