Main duties
This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will be expected to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advanced nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT.
- Deliver evidence‑based care.
- Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions.
- Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generally.
- Work closely with other teams (and consultants).
- Liaise with external agencies.
- Provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary.
- Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act.
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues.
- Supervise medical students, junior and non‑consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and non‑medical prescriber colleagues.
- Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development.
- Participate in audit and service development activities.
- Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service.
- Undergo annual appraisal and maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in relation to CPD.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Specialist Register
- GMC Registration
- 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.
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-MD-7019406-G
Job location
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
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This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will be expected to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advanced nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT.
- Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT.
- Deliver evidence‑based care.
- Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions.
- Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generally.
- Work closely with other teams (and consultants).
- Liaise with external agencies.
- Provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary.
- Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act.
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues.
- Supervise medical students, junior and non‑consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and non‑medical prescriber colleagues.
- Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development.
- Participate in audit and service development activities.
- Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service.
- Undergo annual appraisal and maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in relation to CPD.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Specialist Register
- GMC Registration
- 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.
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-MD-7019406-G
Job location
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
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