Main duties
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.
Responsibilities
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).
Liaise with external agencies.
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.
Qualifications
Medical Degree
MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Specialist Register
GMC Registration
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.
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 location
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
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