Job Summary
Bolton Community mental health teams (CMHTs) provide multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment, and care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.
The service is available to residents of Bolton, aged 16 to 70 years, with a diagnosed functional mental health problem. This typically includes service users with:
* Schizophrenia
* Severe Affective Disorder
* Complex Personality Disorder
* Autism Spectrum Conditions
* ADHD
Main Duties of the Job
There are two CMHTs in Bolton - covering the population of North and South. These are determined by the populations of GP practices and are reviewed in line with the changing population size and profile, and patterns of referrals.
The North Bolton CMHT serves the populations of the following GP practices:
* Halliwell Surgery
* Burnside Surgery
* Marsden Road Health Centre
* Waters Meeting Health Centre
* Pike View Health Centre
* Mandalay Medical Centre
* Astley Centre
* Market Surgery
* Kildonan House
The catchment population for each Adult Psychiatrist in Bolton, including this post-holder, is 30,000, accounting for GP practice population size and profile, including morbidity, social deprivation, and referral patterns.
The North Bolton CMHT caseload is approximately 800 - 900 patients, shared between two Adult Community Psychiatrists. The post-holder can expect their caseload to be approximately:
* 350 - 400 patients under Care Programme Approach (CPA) with a care co-ordinator
* 50 - 80 patients on non-CPA outpatient only
* 10 - 15 patients who are subject to a Community Treatment Order
The outpatient clinics (based at Bentley House CMHT in Wigan) are expected to receive a referral rate of 12 new patients per month from the catchment population.
It is suggested that the post-holder develop three to four clinics with one new patient and four follow-up patients in each clinic, and eventually develop emergency slots in the future.
About Us
Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester with a focus on delivering excellent mental health care.
Posts across rural, suburban, and urban settings.
Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs: 7.5 DCCs (pro rata).
Support for flexible and less than full-time working.
Opportunities to pursue a special interest.
The Trust is highly active in research and innovation and has links with a number of local universities; consultants can engage with research from recruitment through to dedicated research time.
Clear framework for interested colleagues to develop management and leadership skills and take up positions in leadership and management.
Access to in-house training including a Recovery Academy.
Structured and supported approach to appraisal and revalidation.
Agreed process for career breaks.
Relocation package.
Date Posted: 04 April 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-7090831
Job Locations:
Bentley House
Weston St
Bolton
BL3 2RR
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:
* Medical Degree
Desirable:
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility
Essential:
* Specialist Register
* GMC
Desirable:
* Approved Clinician
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.
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.
UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address:
Bentley House
Weston St
Bolton
BL3 2RR
Employer's Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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