Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist — Community & Low Secure

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

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.