Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary teams to help shape a modernising mental health service, which has been transformed following recent changes in community settings and inpatient provision.
The consultant will work on the Inpatient Unit at North View, North Manchester General Hospital, for which the move will take place in early November 2024.
The new post holder will have joint consultant responsibilities for Forest Ward. Forest Ward is the replacement for Mulberry Ward which is a mental health ward with 20 beds. There will be a reduction in beds before the move to 17. As such, this advertisement is for a full-time consultant post.
A high proportion of patients admitted to the ward suffer with psychosis and are detained on a section of the Mental Health Act. The consultant is expected to attend daily reviews on the ward and daily ward rounds. They will provide leadership and medical input. They will fulfil the role of the Responsible Clinician. They will be involved in training junior doctors, teaching medical students, and engage in clinical management, audit, and governance.
Main Duties of the Job
Clinical Role
1. Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.
2. Conduct daily ward reviews and ward rounds, support the team to complete CPA.
3. Undertake assessments of admissions to the service.
4. Assist the team to diagnose and formulate management plans in all presentations.
5. Assessment and management of risk including vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety, and risk of harm to others.
6. Coordinate care with input from pharmacists.
7. Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.
8. Preparation of consent to treatment paperwork as well as any other MHA work such as section 17 leave, section renewals, and CTOs if required.
9. Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
10. Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Leadership Role
1. Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
2. Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.
3. Engage with service transformation programmes including attendance at Consultant meetings for their service and directorate.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
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: 11 November 2024
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-6781025
Job Locations: North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Manchester, M8 5RB
Job Responsibilities
For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* Medical Degree
Desirable:
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility
Essential:
* GMC Registration
* Approved Clinician Status
* Specialist Register
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address: North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Manchester, M8 5RB
Employer's Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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