Consultant Community Forensic Psychiatrist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join their Low Secure and Community Forensic Directorate. This role includes managing a caseload of community-based patients and engaging closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective treatment. The Trust emphasizes compassion, respect, and a commitment to growth, offering substantial support and flexibility for professional development. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of individuals in recovery.

Benefits

Structured mentoring and peer support

Academic and professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with community-based patients and mental health law.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to professional standards and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to up to 40 community-based patients.
• Coordinate care with community psychiatric nurses.
• Engage in service development and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Consultant responsibility

Evidence-based care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership in clinical settings

Education

Medical degree and psychiatric training

Job description

Your expertise can change lives. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in care that goes beyond treatment--it's about compassion, respect, and trust. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love you to join us as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist in our Low Secure and Community Forensic Directorate. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of our community, supporting people through their recovery journey and helping them build brighter futures. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, delivering care across a range of specialist services:

• Community Forensic Service
• CFIDD (Community Forensic Intellectual Developmental Disability)
• Assertive Transition Service (ATS)
• Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion (L&D)
• MBT/Personality Disorder Services

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Our Values in Action: We put people first--patients and colleagues alike. Compassion and respect aren't just words; they're how we work every day.
• Support That Matters: From structured mentoring for new consultants to a strong peer network, you'll never feel alone in your role.
• Flexibility: Full-time is ideal, but we're open to conversations about flexible working.
• Growth Opportunities: Access our academic programme, CPD sessions, and annual appraisals to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.

What Your Role Looks Like

You will have consultant responsibility for a caseload of up to 40 community-based patients, some under Mental Health Act provisions. Care coordination is provided by experienced community psychiatric nurses, so you can focus on delivering expert clinical leadership. Your base can be Heatherdene or Westminster House--we'll work with you to make it fit. Day-to-day, you'll:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in the community.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective treatment.
• Take part in service development and academic programmes.
• Uphold professional standards and contribute to the efficient running of services.

Nottinghamshire offers the best of both worlds--vibrant city life and beautiful countryside. With excellent transport links, affordable living, and a thriving cultural scene, it's a great place to live, work, and explore, #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.