Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry - North CMHT Trafford
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Trafford, M41 5SL |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7746834/437-MD-7746834 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Trafford North CMHT. This replaces a vacancy. The post holder will be expected to have Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. They will be expected to lead the clinical team, provide clinical input and contribute to service development activities.
The team consists of:
Team Manager
Clinical Lead (nursing)
NLC Senior Practitioner
Senior Practitioner - Personality Disorder
Senior Practitioner AMHP
Trainee Advanced Practitioner
Clinical Psychologist
6 x CPNs
2 x OTs
2 x SW/AMHP (+ vacancies)
5 x STR workers
1 x Health & Wellbeing Practitioner
2 x Duty Workers
There is a rotating GP or CT trainee attached to the team
Clinical role
Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings
Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Liaison with Families and Carers
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.
Clinical role
Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings
Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Liaison with Families and Carers
Leadership role
Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care
Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards
Engage with service transformation programmes including attendance at consultant meetings for their service and directorate.
Educational role
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience.
Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry.
This advert closes on Saturday 28 Feb 2026
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Trafford North CMHT. This replaces a vacancy. The post holder will be expected to have Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status. They will be expected to lead the clinical team, provide clinical input and contribute to service development activities.
The team consists of:
Team Manager
Clinical Lead (nursing)
NLC Senior Practitioner
Senior Practitioner - Personality Disorder
Senior Practitioner AMHP
Trainee Advanced Practitioner
Clinical Psychologist
6 x CPNs
2 x OTs
2 x SW/AMHP (+ vacancies)
5 x STR workers
1 x Health & Wellbeing Practitioner
2 x Duty Workers
There is a rotating GP or CT trainee attached to the team
Clinical role
Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings
Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Liaison with Families and Carers
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.
Clinical role
Undertake assessments of referrals/admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations
Attend for Mental Health Act assessments of patients under the team
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others
Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice
Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures
Request and carry out Mental Health Act Assessments for patients under the team
Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals, attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work
Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings and Zoning meetings
Communicate and work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including inpatient units and other community teams and external partners
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Liaison with Families and Carers
Leadership role
Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care
Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards
Engage with service transformation programmes including attendance at consultant meetings for their service and directorate.
Educational role
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience.
Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry.
This advert closes on Saturday 28 Feb 2026