Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton North CMHT
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton North CMHT
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Full Job Description
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton North CMHT
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
The closing date is 25 April 2025
Job summary
Bolton Community mental health teams (CMHTs) provide multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment, and care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.
They service is available to residents of Bolton, aged 16 to 70 years, with a diagnosed functional mental health problem. This typically includes service users with:
- Schizophrenia
- Severe Affective Disorder
- Complex Personality Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Conditions
- ADHD
Main duties of the job
There are two CMHTs in Bolton - covering the population of North and South. These are determined by the populations of GP practices and are reviewed in line with the changing population size and profile, and patterns of referrals.
North Bolton CMHT serves the populations of the following GP practices:
- Halliwell Surgery
- Burnside Surgery
- Marsden Road Health Centre
- Waters Meeting Health Centre
- Pike View Health Centre
- Mandalay Medical Centre
- Astley Centre
- Market Surgery
- Kildonan House
The catchment population for each Adult Psychiatrist in Bolton, including this post-holder, is 30,000, accounting for GP practice population size and profile, including morbidity, and social deprivation, and referral patterns.
The North Bolton CMHT caseload is approximately 800 - 900 patients, shared between two Adult Community Psychiatrists. The post-holder can expect their caseload to be approximately:
- 350 - 400 patients under Care Programme Approach (CPA) with a care co-ordinator
- 50 - 80 patients on non-CPA outpatient only
- 10 - 15 patients who are subject to a Community Treatment Order
The outpatient clinics (based at Bentley House CMHT in Wigan) are expected to receive a referral rate of 12 new patients per month from the catchment population.
It is suggested that the post-holder develop three to four clinics with one new patient and four follow-up patients in each clinic, and eventually develop emergency slots in the future.
About us
Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester with focus on delivering excellent mental health care.
Posts across rural, suburban and urban settings.
Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs: 7.5 DCCs (pro rata).
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.
Date posted
04 April 2025
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-7090831
Job locations
Bentley House
Weston St
Bolton
BL3 2RR
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Bentley House
Weston St
Bolton
BL3 2RR
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Consultant
Dr Andrew Nivison
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There are two CMHTs in Bolton - covering the population of North and South. These are determined by the populations of GP practices and are reviewed in line with the changing population size and profile, and patterns of referrals. North Bolton CMHT serves the populations of the following GP practices:
- Halliwell Surgery
- Burnside Surgery
- Marsden Road Health Centre
- Waters Meeting Health Centre
- Pike View Health Centre
- Mandalay Medical Centre
- Astley Centre
- Market Surgery
- Kildonan House The catchment population for each Adult Psychiatrist in Bolton, including this post-holder, is 30,000, accounting for GP practice population size and profile, including, morbidity, and social deprivation, and referral patterns. The North Bolton CMHT caseload is approximately 800 - 900 patients, shared between two Adult Community Psychiatrists. The post-holder can expect their caseload to be approximately:
- 350 - 400 patients under Care Programme Approach (CPA) with a care co-ordinator,
- 50 - 80 patient on non-CPA outpatient only,
- 10 - 15 patients who are subject to a Community Treatment Order The outpatient clinics (based at Bentley House CMHT in Wigan) are expected to receive a referral rate of 12 new patients per month from the catchment population. It is suggested that the post-holder develop three to four clinics with one new patient and four follow-up patients in each clinic, and eventually develop emergency slots in the future., Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester with focus on delivering excellent mental health care. Posts across rural, suburban and urban settings. Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs: 7.5 DCCs (pro rata). 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.
