Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry - Northwest CMHT

Job Details

• Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Location: Manchester, Manchester, M9 5XS, United Kingdom
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
• NHS band: Consultant
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Closing date listed: 29 October 2026

About the Role

Provide consultant psychiatric care in the North West Community Mental Health Team. The service assesses and treats working-age adults in the community. This is one of two full-time substantive consultant posts.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and maintain accurate records.
• Supervise and appraise junior medical staff.
• Support the trainee allocated to the post.
• Take part in service and business planning.
• Attend the Trust’s academic programme and maintain professional development.
• Complete annual appraisal and job plan review.
• Maintain GMC registration, Section 12(2) approval and professional standards.

Essential Requirements

• The advert requires ongoing General Medical Council registration and Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval. Check the person specification for the full appointment criteria.

Read the official person specification for the full qualifications, registration and experience requirements.

Desirable Experience

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Benefits and Support

• An allocated full-time trainee and support to apply for trainer status.
• Work with a multidisciplinary community team.
• Access to a specialist pharmacist.

About the Employer

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community mental health care across Greater Manchester, alongside specialist mental health and substance misuse services.

How to Apply

Open the official vacancy page, read the job description and person specification, and check the deadline. Follow the employer’s instructions and give clear examples showing how you meet the criteria.

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