Website Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
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 advance nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
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)
Liaison with external agencies
Work with colleagues in the community service to 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
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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
07 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-7019406-G
Job locations
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
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 Registration
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 Registration
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
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer’s website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer’s website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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