Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist/Consultant Practitioner (Ash Ward)

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the Forensic Low Secure Service on Ash Ward. The post involves clinical leadership, managing a diverse caseload and working with a wide multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including remote working and the potential for a four-day working week. This is a permanent, full-time role within a well-established service dedicated to forensic mental

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Forensic Low Secure Service on Ash Ward.
• Manage a diverse caseload of patients in a high-stakes setting.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support flexible working arrangements, including remote options and potential four-day week.

Job description

Permanent | Full Time (10 PAs) | No On-Call Commitment

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to lead our Forensic Low Secure Service on Ash Ward and work in partnership with our Specialist Community Forensic Service.

Ash Ward has been a member of the Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services since its inception and is part of the South West Provider Collaborative, providing access to shared bed stock, peer networks, forums, and training opportunities.

The ward is co-located with the Specialist Community Forensic Team and benefits from a fully staffed, stable multidisciplinary team, resulting in excellent relational security as demonstrated through regular external Quality Walkthrough Reviews (QWWs).

The post is supported by a shared Specialty Doctor and will include a full-time Core Trainee once a substantive consultant is appointed.

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership, manage a diverse caseload, contribute to service development, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including opportunities for remote working and the potential for a four-day working week.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established service with strong professional support, outstanding multidisciplinary working, and a commitment to delivering high-quality forensic mental health care.