Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry

Overview

In this role you will provide community-based psychiatric care for the Ashton under Lyne sector within the North CMHT. You will lead multidisciplinary care, shape treatment plans, and guide evidence-based approaches to complex cases. The position supports service development and closer collaboration with community teams to improve patient outcomes. It offers a leadership-focused, impact-driven opportunity in a trusted mental health network.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing services for staff
• Staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient care for the Ashton under Lyne sector
• Collaborate closely with the North CMHT and MDT
• Provide clinical leadership and guide treatment formulations
• Develop and oversee care plans, integrating bio-psycho-social approaches
• Lead complex case management and evidence-based treatment decisions
• Attend weekly referral meetings and oversee sector referrals
• Coordinate with community teams to optimize service delivery
• Negotiate and manage a timetable with the Line Manager

Key requirements

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• Approved clinician status or achievable within 3 months
• Approved under S12 or achievable within 3 months
• Desirable: MRCPsych and additional clinical qualifications
• Hold a valid UK driving licence or provide alternative
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Strong English communication skills
• Experience in leading teams and delivering teaching/training

• leadership
• team collaboration
• strong communication
• clinical leadership of MDT
• evidence-based treatment formulation
• complex case management

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