Consultant Community Forensic Psychiatrist | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major mental health service provider in the UK seeks a full-time Community Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. This role entails managing community-based patients, ensuring compliance with mental health provisions, and coordinating care. Applicants must hold GMC specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry, Approved Clinician status, and have a CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or be near completion. Flexible working options are available, with mentoring provided for new consultants. The position offers involvement in a variety of community forensic services and supports high-quality care delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Mentoring for new consultants

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician status is required.
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or within 6 months of achievement is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of community-based patients under MHA provisions.
• Coordinate with community psychiatric nurses and consultants.
• Administer patient care with accurate record-keeping.
• Participate in Trust's academic programme and CPD.
• Conduct annual job plan reviews.

Skills

GMC specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry

Approved Clinician status

Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act

Education

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Community Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – Full‑time position in the Low Secure & Community Forensic Directorate.

Applications are invited for a full‑time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our Low Secure and Community Forensic Directorate. The Directorate includes a low secure inpatient hub and a range of specialist community services: Community Forensic Service, CFIDD, Assertive Transition Service (ATS), Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion (L&D), and MBT/Personality Disorder services.

Applicants must be eligible for GMC specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry, hold Approved Clinician status, and be approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act. A Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Forensic Psychiatry, or within 6 months of achieving it, is required. Equivalent qualifications and experience will be considered.

Flexible working options are available for those unable to work full‑time. Newly appointed consultants will receive mentoring arranged by the Associate Medical Director.

Join us in delivering high‑quality forensic mental health care across Nottinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Consultant duties for a caseload of up to 40 community‑based patients, including those subject to MHA provisions (conditionally discharged, guardianship or SCTO).
• Coordinate with community psychiatric nurses and other community consultants.
• Administrative duties associated with patient care, including accurate record‑keeping and timely reporting to the Information Department.
• Participate in annual appraisal, academic programme of the Trust (lectures and seminars) and CPD programme.
• Maintain professional registration with GMC, MHA S12 and/or AC approval if required.
• Annual job plan review with the clinical manager and relevant managers.
• Support efficient running of services, share medical contribution to management, and comply with Trust policies and financial instructions.
• Provide high‑quality evidence‑based senior medical care to patients in the community.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights legislation.

Qualifications

• GMC specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Approved Clinician status.
• Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or within 6 months of achievement.
• Equivalent qualifications and experience considered.

The Trust is one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. It hosts national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

The advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.