Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

West London NHS Trust; Broadmoor; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust at Broadmoor Hospital is seeking a consultant forensic psychiatrist to join the ward as Responsible Clinician for an ISAT team.

The post involves leadership of the clinical team, care coordination under the Care Programme Approach, and completing statutory reports, with liaison across forensic units. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and may contribute to development of services within NW London.

Qualifications

• Consultant forensic psychiatrist with RC responsibilities for a defined ward.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams within high-security or forensic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for 15 ISAT ward patients as Responsible Clinician.
• Lead the clinical team and coordinate Care Plans within the Care Programme Approach.
• Complete statutory and non-statutory reports and liaise with other forensic units.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings and service development.
• Maintain regular patient reviews and ensure high-quality patient care.

Job description

The Trust is seeking a consultant forensic psychiatrist to join Broadmoor Hospital. The vacancy has arisen as the result of another consultant leaving. The successful applicant will be the Responsible Clinician for 15 patients on an increased support and assertive treatment (ISAT) ward. From time to time the specific attachments may be varied to meet the needs of the service, in discussion with the consultant.

The current consultant (RC) establishment at Broadmoor Hospital is 12 Whole Time Equivalents (WTEs). There are also two part-time (0.2 PA) Consultant Psychotherapists in post. A part time General Practitioner is also in post.

The Post Holder will be responsible for the care of 15 patients on an increased support and assertive treatment (ISAT) ward. Patients on the ISAT wards will generally require more intensive support and more likely to be displaying behavioural disturbance. The Post Holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, consisting of a ward manager, ward nursing staff, a clinical or forensic psychologist, a resident doctor, a social worker, a security liaison nurse and an occupational therapist. The Post Holder will be expected to provide leadership to the Clinical Team and co-ordination of the Care Plan in relation to each individual patient within the framework of the Care Programme Approach.

As part of the Clinical Team standards within the hospital, it is expected that the Post Holder will see his or her ISAT patients regularly, in addition to Clinical Team Meetings.

The Post Holder will be responsible for carrying out administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients including completion of reports to the First-Tier Tribunal (Mental Health), Annual Statutory Reports to the Ministry of Justice, and other statutory and non-statutory reports within the required timescales. In addition, the Post Holder will be expected to liaise with other forensic units in relation to their patients.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Alexandra Lewis Job title: Consultant Email address: [e-mail]