Job overview
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over the week. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the Lead Consultant to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is to be devoted to direct clinical care and to supporting professional activities (as recommended by the Royal College of Psychiatrists).
Main duties of the job
·Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees
·The ward has 17 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust’s patch
·Conduct daily ward reviews and ward rounds, support the team to complete CPA
·Undertake assessments of admissions to the service
·Assist team to diagnose and formulate management plans in all presentations.
·Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
·Coordinate care with input from pharmacists
·Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers’ Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.
·Preparation of consent to treatment paperwork as well as any other MHA work such as section 17 leave, section renewals and CTOs if required
·Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.
·Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Working for our organisation
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.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
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