Job Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in assessment and treatment of eating disorders, based in Manchester at Gaskell House. Part‑time (8 sessions per week) with a pro‑rated salary of £109,725 – £145,478.
Responsibilities
- Conduct joint assessments of referrals and admissions requiring consultant input.
- Diagnose and formulate management plans, including CAMHS transfers when appropriate.
- Manage complex and comorbid presentations, including patients with physical or learning disabilities.
- Assess and manage risk of vulnerability, suicide, health and safety, and harm to others.
- Interpret investigations, liaise with GPs and acute specialties.
- Prescribe and titrate medications within the Shared Care Protocol or advise GPs where medication is not agreed.
- Provide clinical supervision to designated team members or part of the MDT.
- Participate in referral, liaison and MDT meetings, and discharge planning for selected patients.
- Maintain a small caseload of monitoring and stability patients with longstanding eating disorders.
- Give clinical advice and liaison to primary care, community services and acute specialties within allocated Direct Clinical Programmed Activities.
Qualifications
- Medical degree.
- MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- GMC registration.
- Specialist register.
- Approved Clinician status.
Additional Requirements
All staff must pass satisfactory pre‑employment checks and, if a DBS is required, subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Employer Commitment
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust is committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding. The Trust seeks to ensure that its workforce reflects the communities it serves and removes barriers for candidates from under‑represented groups, including BAME, disabled and LGBT+ communities.
The Trust is an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa and will consider applications from endorsed candidates. Applicants who require sponsorship will be assessed in line with UK immigration regulations.
Position is not yet filled; applications are currently being accepted.
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