Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton - General Adult Inpatient
Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work at the Bolton Mental Health Unit, located in the Rivington Unit at Royal Bolton Hospital. The post holder will act as the Responsible Clinician for up to 20 inpatients, both informal and detained, within the South Bolton catchment area, with occasional out‑of‑catchment placements.
Job Summary
* Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.
* The post manages 23 beds and admits patients from across the Trust's catchment.
* Conduct regular ward reviews and rounds, supporting the team to complete Competence and Performance Assessments (CPA).
* Undertake assessments of admissions to the service.
* Assist the team to diagnose and formulate management plans for all presentations.
* Assess and manage risk, including vulnerability, suicide risk, health and safety risk, and risk of harm to others.
* Coordinate care with pharmacists, occupational therapists, psychology staff, and external partners.
* Prepare Mental Health Review Tribunal and Manager's Hearing reports, and attend subsequent hearings.
* Prepare consent to treatment paperwork and other Mental Health Act (MHA) work, such as Section 17 leave, Section renewals, and Community Treatment Orders (CTOs).
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner psychiatrists, including Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 122 locations, delivering inpatient and community mental health care throughout Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester and the north‑west of England.
Details
* Date posted: 21 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum (pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Location: Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, BL3 2RX
* Reference number: 437-MD-7372755-C
Job Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.
* Manage 23 beds and accept patients from across the Trust's catchment.
* Conduct regular ward reviews and rounds, supporting the team to complete CPA.
* Undertake assessments of admissions to the service.
Person Specification
Essential
* Register with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a license to practice.
* Within 6 months of being included on the Specialist Register of the GMC.
* Within 3 months of attaining AC Status.
* Good communication skills.
Additional Considerations
* Experience in adult inpatient psychiatric medicine.
* Experience with MHA and tribunal work.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check (R) and, where applicable, a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (EA) check. A criminal record certificate from each country where the applicant has lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. More information can be found on the Government's UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, BL3 2RX
* Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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