Job Description

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the South Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. The postholder will have an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of the team.



The post holder will work alongside a 0.6WTE Consultant colleague.



The team is made up of senior and experienced health care professionals from a range of backgrounds. The team has one Trainee Advanced Practitioner, one Team Manager, three Senior Practitioners, and 18 Mental Health Practitioners from a multi-disciplinary background comprised of Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists. There are two Assistant Practitioner and four Support Workers. The team has access to city wide pharmacist support and a clinical psychologist shared with our colleagues in Central Manchester HBT.



Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT (assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management) including the assessment and management of risk. 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) including primary care, Drug and Alcohol services, EIP team, and CMHTs to provide safe care across points of transition as well as with liaison psychiatry teams and inpatient teams and consultants where appropriate. Liaison with external agencies including police, probation, social services housing providers where appropriate 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

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.



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.



For more details about this role please find attached full and Person Specification attached within this advert.