Consultant Psychiatrist - Manchester - Anson Road

The post holder will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. They will attend ward rounds during the week at designated times.

• Will be the Responsible Clinician and have a role with respect to The Mental Health Act - they will be involved in section 12 work, attend tribunals and section renewal meetings.
• Will lead the CPA meetings and be actively involved with the team in care planning and risk assessment.
• They will take a lead with regards to capacity assessments and best interest meetings.
• They will be involved in undergraduate teaching for medical students from Manchester University medical school.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to clinical audit and will be able to participate in research.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in the Manchester senior on-call rota pro rata; this rota is currently 1 in 23. The on call covers general adult.
• Will be professionally accountable to the lead consultant (Dr Katherine Barnes) and operationally accountable to Debra Woodcock who is the Head of Operations.
  
  Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members 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.