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Job overview
Join an established Inpatient team, and a supportive Consultant group within leafy Trafford in South Manchester. Flexible working patterns are supported and the role can be adapted if the successful applicant wishes to work part time or establish other interests for example research. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for the care of 15 patients on Medlock ward, a 21-bedded all female acute assessment ward, with the support of ward Associate Specialty doctor who is already in post. They will take an active role in the developing the service in line with trauma informed care and be supported in innovation in the delivery of patient centred high quality care. This is based at the Moorside Unit, on the site of Trafford General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Role of the Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist on Medlock ward
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings
Carry out comprehensive psychiatric Assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.
Support ward based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies
Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.
Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust’s risk management processes
Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team
Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including; other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary care
Liaison with Families and Carers
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctor
Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
Person specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Specialist Register
- GMC
Desirable
- Approved Clinician
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist - Trafford - Medlock Ward with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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