Consultant Psychiatrist - Wigan - Later Life and Memory Service Before you apply -Turn on alerts for jobs like this!

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical care for the patients in community for the Wigan Central and North. Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the development of the broader Older Adult team. Main duties of the job Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the service. Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations. Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations. Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk,risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others. Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners. Memory assessments - diagnosis and management. Supporting Care Home Liaison Team.

• Medical Degree
Desirable
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility Essential
• Specialist Register
• GMC Registration
Desirable
• Approved Clinician
  
  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.