Job summary The Trust is seeking a consultant general adult psychiatrist to work within the Bolton Mental Health Unit based at the Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital. The post holder will act as the Responsible Clinician for up to 20 inpatients, both on an informal and detained basis, who reside within the South Bolton catchment area, and occasionally patients who have been placed out of their usual catchment area (averaging about 3-4 patients of the cohort of 20 inpatients Main duties of the job Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees The post has 23 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust's patch Conduct regular ward reviews and ward rounds, support the team to complete CPA Undertake assessments of admissions to the service Assist team to diagnose and formulate management plans in all presentations. Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others. Coordinate care with input from pharmacists, occupational therapists and psychology staff Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings. Preparation of consent to treatment paperwork as well as any other MHA work such as section 17 leave, section renewals and CTOs Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners. Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 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. 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 20 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-6757952 Job locations Rivington Unit Royal Bolton Hospital Bolton BL3 2RX 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 Should hold a License to practice from the GMC Within 6 months of being included on the Specialist Register of the GMC Within 3 months from attaining AC Status Skills Essential Good communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Should hold a License to practice from the GMC Within 6 months of being included on the Specialist Register of the GMC Within 3 months from attaining AC Status Skills Essential Good communication skills 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 Rivington Unit Royal Bolton Hospital Bolton BL3 2RX Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)