NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area General Adult Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 437-MD-7982261
Site Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/05/2026 23:59
Job overview
Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) provide multi‑disciplinary assessment, treatment and care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems. They serve people aged 16 to 70 with diagnosed functional mental health problems.
Main duties of the job
Clinical role
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 vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers’ Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Leadership role
Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure high‑quality care
Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards
Engage with service transformation programmes, including attendance at Consultant meetings for the service and directorate.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 staff and delivers services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community‑based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and offer a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the North West of England and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
CCT in specialty
MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Specialist Register
GMC Registration
Approved Clinician
Important Information about working for GMMH
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. For further information on the required checks please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.
The Trust mandates a DBS Update Service for all post holders who require a DBS. Enrolment is required for a fee of £16 per year and registration must be maintained throughout employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are strongly committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the diverse communities we serve and to removing barriers for candidates from under‑represented groups, including BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to discuss the recruitment process or need additional support, we would be pleased to assist.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
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We have included a disclaimer in our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at interview on specific responses and examples used in the supporting statement to explore them further.
Sponsorship
We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government website – click here.
If you are offered a role with us and require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in accordance with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship or if you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
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Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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