Consultant Psychiatrist - Central Manchester - HBTT inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
FRI 20 DEC 2024
In addition to clinical duties, the Consultant Psychiatrist will supervise medical students and junior doctors, contribute to professional development and audits, and partake in ongoing evaluation and improvement of services. The role requires participation in continuing professional development (CPD) and collaboration with colleagues to ensure adequate service coverage. Candidates are expected to uphold standards with the Royal College of Psychiatrists through annual appraisals and active engagement in teaching and development within the multidisciplinary team.
This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will be expected to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advance nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Clinical Duties
Provide Clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT
Provide direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT
Deliver evidence-based care
Be committed to multidisciplinary care and support the team in organising the care of patients, providing care packages, advising on appropriate interventions
Provide clinical leadership within teams and within the community service and adult care group generally
Work closely with other teams (and consultants)
Liaison with external agencies
Work with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary
Provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act
Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues
Supervise medical students, junior and non-consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and non-medical prescriber colleagues
Participate in CPD activities and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and development
Participate in audit and service development activities
Join with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service
Undergo annual appraisal and maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in relation to CPD
About us
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