Consultant Psychiatrist - Wigan - Later Life and Memory Service

at  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical care for the patients in community for the Wigan Central and North. Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the development of the broader Older Adult team.
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.
Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including
external partners.
Memory assessments – diagnosis and management.
Supporting Care Home Liaison Team.
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

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