Job summary
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This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will be expected to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advanced nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Main duties of the job
* Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT
* Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT
* 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)
* Liaison with external agencies
* 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
* Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development
* Participate in audit and service development activities
* Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service
* Undergo annual appraisal and maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in relation to CPD
About Us
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.
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Details
Date posted 07 November 2025
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Consultant
Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 437-MD-7019406-G
Job locations Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Job Description and Qualifications
Job responsibilities
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
* Essential
o Medical Degree
* Desirable
o MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Eligibility
o Specialist Register
o GMC Registration
* Desirable
o Approved Clinician
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address: Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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