Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will lead mental health services for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring the highest standards of care. Applicants should be GMC registered and possess relevant qualifications in Forensic Psychiatry. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the assessment and management of complex cases.
• Provide treatment formulation and guidance on evidence-based treatment.
• Manage input to inpatients and outpatients in forensic settings.
• Support sessional cover to the prison estate.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Strong clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social approach

Excellent oral and written communication in English

Commitment to service development and improvement

Teaching and training ability

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry

MRCPsych and/or additional clinical qualifications

Job description

Overview

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join the divisional team in the consultant role for low secure services based at Pineview and adult forensic community services at the Humber Centre. Together, with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will clinically lead multidisciplinary mental health teams delivering mental health services to inpatients at low secure and to a small caseload of outpatients within the community forensic team and for the wider responsibilities of the forensic service locally.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job include undertaking the assessment and management of complex cases, care planning, providing treatment formulation and guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. Hold responsible clinician status, and be an approved clinician as defined within the Mental Health Act. The post holder will undertake assessments (including access assessments) and management of patients within the identified areas. The successful candidate will provide input to the inpatients at low secure and to a small caseload of outpatients within the community Forensic team. The post holder may be required to support sessional cover to the prison estate and forensic community service.

They will be required to be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) and hold an Approved Clinician (AC) status. The post also requires holding and using a valid UK driving licence or providing evidence of a proposed alternative.

About us/Organisation

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are forward thinking and dynamic, with a commitment to staff development and a warm, supportive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and promote equality and diversity.

Requirements

Eligibility and professional registration

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment (the Trust will appoint a section12(2) to provide this role during the transition).
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Qualifications

• Essential: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification; CCT in Forensic Psychiatry OR eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register (higher trainees should be within six months of CCT at interview).
• Desirable: Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management; MRCPsych and/or additional clinical qualifications.

Experience/Skills

• Excellent knowledge in specialty; strong clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social approach; excellent oral and written communication in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty; evidence-based decision making; capable of risk assessment and management.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and inter-agency working; ability to lead teams; commitment to service development and improvement; teaching and training ability.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, Pine View Low Secure and Southwest Lodge, Beverley Road, Willerby, HU10 6ED. Website: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/