Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a full-time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. The role involves working with male patients within the Personality Pathway, engaging in 10 programmed activities that include both clinical and supporting activities. Candidates must have relevant medical qualifications and experience in forensic psychiatry. The organization is committed to staff wellbeing and offers numerous opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Staff benefits and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner's status required.
• Strong track record in forensic psychiatry will be considered.
• Experience working with male patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care as part of programmed activities.
• Engage in supporting activities as agreed with the Clinical Director.
• Participate in the forensic psychiatry outreach programme.

Education

CCST / CCT or equivalent

Eligibility for GMC Specialist Register registration

Approved Clinician status

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

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Applications are invited for a full-time (10 Programmed Activities) Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. This is a replacement post, suitable for individuals interested in working with male patients within the Personality Pathway.

The final programmed activities will be agreed with the postholder and Clinical Director, including 10 programmed activities: 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care and 2.5 PAs for supporting activities.

Applicants must be registered medical practitioners with, or eligible for, a CCST / CCT (or equivalent), eligible for GMC Specialist Register registration, have Approved Clinician status, and be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is preferred, but equivalent qualifications and experience will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required upon successful application. Standard NHS Terms and Conditions of Service for medical staff apply.

Arnold Lodge is highly rated by the Quality Network and hosts a wide-ranging forensic psychiatry outreach programme, including placements for forensic psychiatrists worldwide.

The service has a strong track record and is led by a dynamic leadership team and Consultant group. The Trust offers a variety of opportunities across South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicester, and beyond, providing mental health inpatient and community services, forensic mental health services, and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.

With over 100 sites, the Trust provides numerous opportunities for career development and unique experiences. We are committed to being a great place to work, offering staff benefits and wellbeing programmes.

If you want to make a difference and believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, and Teamwork, Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the place for you. Join our team of nearly 9000 staff making a difference every day. We value our people — staff, volunteers, carers, service users, and patients.

Please note that applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, which will be deducted from salary. The cost is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), payable over the first two months. We encourage enrollment in the DBS Update Service, with an annual fee of £16.