Overview
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 17 patients on Brook ward, a 22‑beded all male acute adult ward, with the support of a ward Associate Specialty doctor who is already in post. They will take an active role in developing the service in line with the RCPsych standards in an inpatient setting and be supported in innovation in the delivery of patient‑centred high quality care. This role is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital, and works within a senior clinician team for AOWA Inpatients consisting of 3.2 FTE Consultant Psychiatrists.
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
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
Liaise 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 and assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave
Benefits & Opportunities
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
Additional Information
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Saturday 31 Jan 2026.
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