Consultant Psychiatrist - Central Manchester - HBTT

Clinical Duties

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)

Liaison with external agencies

Work with colleagues in the community service to 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

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.