Consultant Psychiatrist – Bolton – General Adult Inpatient

Consultant Psychiatrist – Bolton – General Adult Inpatient

Job ref: 437-MD-7372755-C. Permanent Consultant contract, full time – 10 sessions per week.

Site: Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital.

Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum pro rata. Closing 31/07/2026 23:59.

Job Overview

The Trust seeks a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist to act as Responsible Clinician for up to 20 inpatients at the Bolton Mental Health Unit, with occasional out‑of‑catchment patients (~3‑4 per cohort).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.
• Lead a 23‑bed ward, admitting patients from across the trust.
• Conduct regular ward reviews and ward rounds, support completion of CPA.
• Undertake assessments of admissions to the service.
• Assist the team in diagnosis and formulation of management plans for all presentations.
• Assess and manage risk, including vulnerability, suicide risk, health and safety, and risk of harm to others.
• Coordinate care with pharmacists, occupational therapists, psychology staff, and external partners.
• Prepare Mental Health Review Tribunal and Manager’s Hearings reports and attend subsequent hearings.
• Prepare consent to treatment paperwork and other MHA work such as section 17 leave, section renewals, and CTOs.

Qualifications

• Hold a licence to practice from the GMC.
• Within 6 months of inclusion on the Specialist Register of the GMC.
• Within 3 months of attaining AC status.

Skills & Requirements

• Clinical experience in adult mental health inpatient setting.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong risk assessment and management skills.
• Excellent communication and inter‑professional collaboration.
• Commitment to safeguarding and diversity policies.

Legal and EEO Statements

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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