Consultant Psychiatrist, Trafford Living Well
Posted 22 hours 16 minutes ago by Greater Manchester Mental Health
Main area: Living Well. Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week. Job ref: 437-MD-
Site: Manor House, Urmston. Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 13/05/:59
Job overviewThe post holder will work closely with and in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing medical and leadership input into the Trafford Living Well team. You will be supported by other members of the leadership team, including a team manager and operational programme manager.
Main duties of the jobFor more details about this role and the responsibilities, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Working for our organisationGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England, and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beautiful surrounding countryside to the vibrant inner city with excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Wherever you go, you will experience a warm northern welcome, with people famed for their warmth, humor, and generosity.
Our staff enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas to improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification Qualifications- Medical Degree
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Specialist Register
- GMC Registration
- Approved Clinician
Important Information about working for GMMH:
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The Trust mandates all post holders requiring a DBS to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will need to enroll for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services, either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve and are dedicated to removing barriers to employment for underrepresented groups such as BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. If you'd like an informal chat about the recruitment process or need additional support, please contact us.
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Note: This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure will be required from the Disclosure and Barring Service.