Consultant Psychiatrist – Central Manchester – HBTT with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, all applicants must verify their visa eligibility and work permit requirements directly with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT before applying. Immigration rules can change, and final approval is at the employer’s discretion.
Job details
Company: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Location: Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-MD-7019406-G
Certificate of sponsorship: Available
Application deadline: 28 February 2026
Job summary
This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Central Manchester Home Based Treatment Team. Successful candidates will be expected to work at a senior clinician level reflecting their experience of working in psychiatry. They will be expected to lead and work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of foundation/GP doctors in training, an advance nurse practitioner, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include providing clinical leadership into the HBTT MDT and delivering direct clinical care to patients referred to HBTT. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver evidence-based care and be committed to multidisciplinary care, supporting the team in organising patient care and providing appropriate interventions.
Additional responsibilities include providing clinical leadership within teams and within the community service, working closely with other teams and consultants, and liaising with external agencies. The position requires working with colleagues in the community service to provide consultation and liaison with general practitioners and other referrers as necessary.
The Consultant will provide expert advice and input in relation to the care of patients requiring detention under The Mental Health Act and undertake Mental Health Act assessments in conjunction with team colleagues. They will also supervise medical students, junior and non-consultant career grade doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and non-medical prescriber colleagues.
Professional development activities include participating in CPD activities, contributing to multidisciplinary teaching and development, participating in audit and service development activities, and joining with colleagues to provide adequate daytime cover within the community service.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff who deliver services from more than 122 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. As one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK, we offer excellent career progression and development opportunities for medical professionals.
Person specification
Qualifications:
- Essential: Medical Degree
- Desirable: MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Eligibility:
- Essential: Specialist Register, GMC Registration
- Desirable: Approved Clinician
Experience:
- Essential: Medical Degree
How to apply
Apply via: NHS Jobs website
Contact for questions: Arunraj Kaimal (Lead Consultant), arunraj.kaimal@gmmh.nhs.uk
For international applicants:
- Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Prepare required documents including medical qualifications, GMC registration (or evidence of eligibility), and proof of English language proficiency
- Ensure you have all necessary criminal record checks from countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
- Contact the employer early in the application process to discuss sponsorship requirements
Additional information
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address: Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer’s website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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Supporting documents
The following supporting documents are available for this role:
Please note that the full Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed through the above link. These documents contain detailed information about the role requirements and expectations.