Consultant Psychiatrist (Wigan - SCMHT) | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leigh, WN1 1HS |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7570425/437-MD-7570425 |
Summary
The Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) is a multidisciplinary team that serves the town of Wigan, working closely with all other mental health Teams in the Wigan directorate. Its aim is to facilitate the treatment and management of adults of working age (18+) with severe and enduring mental health disorders, with associated complexities, functional impairment and risks, in the community setting.
The Wigan SCMHT operates on a sectorised model, ostensibly divided into 2 SCMHTs each covering their own geographical area within Wigan. The SCMHTs are based at the Pennington Unit, Leigh Infirmary and Claire House, Phoenix Way, Ince in Makerfield respectively.
Each SCMHT has 2 consultant psychiatrists, supported by a full-time speciality doctor and 2 full-time resident doctor trainees (the type of which vary in each rotation). Each CMHT also has a team manager, deputy team manager, advanced nurse practitioners, CPNs, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, OTs and support workers. Social Workers input into the SCMHT from the local authority for any specific social care assessments and/or interventions.
Clinical role
This a replacement post. In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Expected case load isaround330. the majority of clinical work is clinic based, but service users may also be seen at home, as required. The clinic can be at different sites, within short distance from the base.
Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the service
Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations.
Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations
Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers’ Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.
Work in a collaborative way with MDT including external partners.
Work in partnership with psychiatrists from partner providers such as Forensic and Rehabilitation Psychiatrists.
Leadership role
Lead clinical decision making in MDT 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 .
Educational role
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience
Provide clinical supervision for trainees in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Saturday 28 Feb 2026