Responsibilities
- Care of 17 patients on Brook ward, a 22‑bedded all‑male acute adult ward, with the support of the ward Associate Specialty doctor.
- Take an active role in developing the service in line with RCPsych standards and support innovation in the delivery of patient‑centred, high‑quality care.
- Work within a senior Clinician team for AOWA Inpatients consisting of 3.2 FTE Consultant Psychiatrists.
- Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings.
- Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.
- Support ward‑based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
- Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi‑professional meetings.
- Be the responsible clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice.
- Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.
- Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and participate in Trust’s risk management processes.
- Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.
- Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service, including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary care.
- Liaise with families and carers.
- Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctor.
- Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical team in tribunal work.
- Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment, and authorise Section 17 leave where MRCPsych or equivalent approval by the Royal College of Psychiatrists is obtained.
Qualifications
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Benefits
Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester, focused on delivering excellent mental health care. Posts are available across rural, suburban and urban settings.
Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs: 7.5 DCCs (prorata). 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.
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