Consultant Psychiatrist - Trafford - General Adult Inpatient - Brook Ward (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – Manchester, City and Borough of Manchester Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.
Join an established Inpatient team, and a supportive Consultant group within leafy Trafford in South Manchester.
Flexible working patterns are supported and the role can be adapted if the successful applicant wishes to work part time or establish other interests for example research.
The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 15 patients on Brook ward, a 21-bedded all male acute assessment ward, with the support of ward Associate Specialty doctor who is already in post.
They will take an active role in the developing the service and be supported in innovation in the delivery of patient centred high quality care.
This is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital.
Responsibilities: Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings.
Carry out comprehensive psychiatric Assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.
Support ward based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.
Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes.
Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.
Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including; other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary care.
Liaison with Families and Carers.
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctor.
Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave.
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.
There is a 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 is provided, along with a structured and supported approach to appraisal and revalidation.
Agreed process for career breaks and a relocation package are also available.
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