Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton South CMHT (Consultant) - Psychiatry - Greater Manchester Ment ...

Consultant Psychiatrist - Bolton South CMHT Consultant

Main area: Psychiatry. Grade: Consultant. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week. Job ref: 437-MD-

Site: Barnett House. Town: Bolton. Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum (pro rata). Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 09/05/:59

Job overview

Bolton Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) provide multidisciplinary assessment, treatment, and care for individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems. The service is available to residents of Bolton, aged 16 to 70 years, with diagnosed functional mental health issues, including:

• Severe Affective Disorder
• Complex Personality Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Conditions
• ADHD

Main duties of the job

The service operates sector-wise, defined by GP practice populations within the borough. The South Sector covers practices at Stone Hill, Level Chamber 1, Pikes Lane, Orient House, Deane Clinic, Wyresdale, St Helen's Road, Peter House, and Stable Fold Surgery. The sectors are reviewed periodically to reflect population changes and ensure equitable distribution among the four General Adult Community Consultants.

The catchment includes under 16s (60,000) and over 65s (40,000), with each of the six General Adult Psychiatrists serving just under 30,000 people. The post is based at Barnett House, Weston Street, Bolton, sharing an office with full PC and secretarial support, and supported by a full-time Core Trainee.

Working for our organisation

We are the largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester, offering services across rural, suburban, and urban settings. Benefits include:

• Standard offer of 2.5 SPAs (7.5 DCCs pro rata)
• Support for flexible and part-time work
• Opportunities for special interests
• Active involvement in research and innovation, with links to local universities
• Leadership and management development opportunities
• Access to in-house training and Recovery Academy
• Structured appraisal and revalidation processes
• Support for career breaks
• Relocation package available

Responsibilities

Details available in the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person specification Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Specialist Register
• GMC registration
• Approved Clinician status

Additional information about working for GMMH, pre-employment checks, DBS requirements, diversity commitments, and application guidance are provided in the detailed job description.