Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehabilitation - Braeburn House
Braeburn House is a 28-bed male HDU established in 2016 in a refurbished site that was previously a hospital in Salford.
It operates as a partnership between GMMH and Elysium.
The ward staff, including nurses, ward managers, HCAs, and domestics, are employed by Elysium, while a senior clinical team, including 1.5 WTE Consultant psychiatrists, is employed by GMMH.
The GMMH multidisciplinary team comprises a full-time Senior Nurse for mental health, a Senior Nurse for physical health, a Psychologist, a Psychology assistant, a trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner, and a junior doctor. Two consultant psychiatrists provide daytime medical cover. Cover arrangements are made with Salford District consultants during leave.
The service is supported by the Hospital at Night team and the Salford Senior trainee and Consultant rota outside normal hours.
Patients are registered with a GP who provides cover.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in weekly rehab referral meetings and assess complex patients, particularly those with physical health issues. The consultant will not handle follow-up care.
They will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and attend ward rounds at scheduled times.
As Responsible Clinician, they will be involved in the Mental Health Act processes, including section 12 work, tribunals, and renewal meetings, sharing this role with a 0.5 WTE Consultant. They will oversee approximately 20 inpatients and provide cross-cover when the part-time consultant is unavailable.
The post involves leading CPA meetings, care planning, risk assessments, capacity assessments, and best interest meetings.
Referrals are managed centrally by Bolton, Salford, and Manchester commissioning teams, secure services, GMMH inpatient units, and OAPS.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Living and working in Greater Manchester offers a vibrant mix of cultural, entertainment, and natural attractions, with a warm northern welcome.
Our staff enjoy opportunities for professional growth, learning, and contributing to improved patient care.
Job responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility.
* Approved clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months.
* Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months.
* In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and practice conditions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro rata.
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