Consultant Psychiatrist - North Manchester HBTT

Job summary

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the North Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. The postholder will have an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of the team.

There is also support from a Pharmacy technician for the team. The post holder will benefit from dedicated medical support from a psychiatric trainee CT . A Foundation Year doctor and 4 non-medical prescribers are present in the team.

Main duties of the job

o Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDTo Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT (assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management) including the assessment and management of risk. This care is provided through direct contact with patients and through clinical supervision of other members of the medical team and through contribution to clinical decision making within the HBTT MDT.o Deliver evidence-based careo Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventionso Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generallyo Work closely with other teams (and consultants) including primary care, Drug and Alcohol services, EIP team, and CMHTs to provide safe care across points of transition as well as with liaison psychiatry teams and inpatient teams and consultants where appropriate.o Liaison with external agencies including police, probation, social services housing providers where appropriateo Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessaryo Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act

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.