Job summary Bolton Community mental health teams (CMHTs) provide multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment, and care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems. They service is available to residents of Bolton, aged 16 to 70 years, with a diagnosed functional mental health problem. This typically includes service users with: Schizophrenia, Severe Affective Disorder, Complex Personality Disorder Autism Spectrum Conditions ADHD Main duties of the job Bolton operates a sectorised service. The sectors are defined by GP practice populations within the boundaries of the borough. The South Sector post covers a population served by GP practices based at Stone hill, Level Chamber 1, Pikes lane, Orient House, Deane Clinic, Wyresdale, St Helen's Road, Peter House and Stable Fold Surgery. The sectors are reviewed in line with the changing profile of population and reflects the deprivation, referral patterns and throughput to ensure equitability among the four General Adult Community Consultants. A full list of GPs and referral patterns are available. The under 16 population is 60,000 and the over 65 population 40,000. The nominal catchment population therefore for each of the six General Adult Psychiatrists is just under 30,000. The post holder will be based at the Barnett House, Community Mental Health Team on Weston Street, Bolton, where the other General Adult Community Psychiatrists are also based. He or she will be given an unshared office with a PC and fulltime secretarial support and is also to be supported by a full-time Core Trainee. About us Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester with focus on delivering excellent mental health care. Posts across rural, suburban and urban settings. 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. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-MD-7040631 Job locations Barnett House Weston St Bolton BL3 2RR Job description Job responsibilities For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Desirable MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eligibility Essential Specialist Register GMC Desirable Approved Clinician Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Desirable MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eligibility Essential Specialist Register GMC Desirable Approved Clinician Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Barnett House Weston St Bolton BL3 2RR Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)