Job summary
The Trust is seeking a consultant general adult psychiatrist to work within the Bolton Mental Health Unit based at the Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital. The post holder will act as the Responsible Clinician for up to 20 inpatients, both on an informal and detained basis, who reside within the South Bolton catchment area, and occasionally patients who have been placed out of their usual catchment area (averaging about 3-4 patients of the cohort of 20 inpatients).
Main duties of the job
* Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.
* The post has 23 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust's patch.
* Conduct regular 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, occupational therapists and psychology staff.
* 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.
* 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.
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.
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.
Details
Date posted: 21 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-7372755-C
Job locations
Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, BL3 2RX
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees, conduct regular ward reviews and ward rounds, support the team to complete CPA, undertake assessments of admissions to the service.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Should hold a License to practice from the GMC.
* Within 6 months of being included on the Specialist Register of the GMC.
* Within 3 months from attaining AC Status.
Skills Essential
* Good communication skills.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT, Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, BL3 2RX
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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