Consultant Psychiatrist – Bolton South Cmht

Consultant Psychiatrist – Bolton South CMHT

Closing date: 31 July 2026

Job Summary

Bolton Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) provide multi‑disciplinary assessment, treatment and care for individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems in Bolton, aged 16 to 70. Service users include those with schizophrenia, severe affective disorder, complex personality disorder, autism spectrum conditions and ADHD.

Main Duties

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment, prescribing and ongoing management for the South sector patient population.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct episodes of care, including early intervention, crisis assessment and recovery support.
• Support core trainee and junior colleagues through supervision and professional development.
• Maintain compliance with professional and organisational standards, including full documentation and case review.

Benefits

• 30 % additional pay for evenings (8 pm onwards) and Saturdays; 60 % for Sundays and bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave (29 days after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years) plus bank holidays.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work and salary‑sacrifice car scheme.
• Well‑being programme and Blue Light Card discounts.

Person Specification

• Eligibility: Must have current UK professional registration.
• Essential: Specialist Register and GMC registration.
• Desirable: Approved Clinician.
• Qualifications: Medical Degree mandatory; MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check is mandatory; a relevant DBS certificate will be required. Current UK professional registration is compulsory.

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