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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to join a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team in the North West. The post presents an opportunity to deliver high-quality inpatient mental health care while contributing to the development of services across the region. You will be joining a strong peer group of consultants with access to excellent clinical support and leadership opportunities. The role also provides flexibility for developing specialist interests, education, and research in addition to your core clinical duties.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a Responsible Clinician for a defined inpatient caseload
Undertake assessments of patients referred by community teams and be responsible for admissions
Provide clinical leadership within the inpatient unit, working closely with nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, and support staff
Lead ward rounds, CPA reviews, MAPPA meetings, Mental Health Review Tribunals, and Managers' Hearings
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring safe and effective care
Undertake mental health and risk assessments, including assessment of capacity under relevant legal frameworks (MHA 1983, MCA 2005)
Ensure physical health needs are addressed in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Support safe and effective patient discharges, liaising with community teams as appropriate
Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota (currently 1 in 25) with appropriate remuneration
Provide clinical governance, participate in audits, and contribute to the implementation of Trust and NICE guidelines
Supervise, support, and appraise junior doctors, speciality doctors, and trainees
Contribute to teaching, medical education, and service development initiatives
Requirements:
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Complete GMC registration and Licence to Practise
On GMC Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT at interview)
Section 12 Approved (or eligible within 3 months)
Approved Clinician status (or eligible within 3 months)
Proven experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with severe and enduring mental illness
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and application of risk assessment, CPA, and safeguarding processes
Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Effective leadership, supervision, and teaching skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice and service development
Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively
Nice to have:
Experience in leadership roles within inpatient or community mental health services
Involvement in clinical audit, research, or quality improvement initiatives