The closing date is 31 August 2026

Job summary
The Adult Forensic Service at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has an existing opportunity for two Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists to be a crucial part in helping drive improvements to our patients' experiences and in helping contribute to the development of our new model of care. These substantive posts are within our male medium secure service at The Riverside Centre. While our new model of care is under development, and definitive medical job planning is under review, it is anticipated that the post holders will be the Responsible Clinician for 12 - 16 male inpatients following their caseload from admission to discharge. We would welcome further discussions with those interested and look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to join us as a Consultant (Forensic) Psychiatrist. This opportunity could be for a full-time post within either our medium secure service. Either role would allow a successful candidate to contribute to the development of our new model of care and to shape the future of secure services for women and men from Greater Manchester. You will be supported by a full and expanding complement of multidisciplinary colleagues, with the current position being that you will work with a medical secretary, junior doctor(s), clinical psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, and our nursing colleagues. To support our service user's physical health, there is additionally a visiting GP, dentist and well-established physical health team. Alongside inpatient management, additional clinical activities include on-call work, access assessments to the service, and a range of additional activities dependent on negotiation with consultant colleagues and our new model of care.

About us
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.

Date posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-MD-8190757
Job locations: Riverside Centre, Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 3BL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration and license to practice
• AC/ Section 12. Approved at time of commencing post or within three months of so doing
• Entry on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Experience
Essential

• Experience in multi-disciplinary team working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Riverside Centre, Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 3BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr Victoria Sullivan
Victoria.Sullivan@gmmh.nhs.uk