Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Low Secure Rehabilitation BNH

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join their outstanding team in Enfield. This exciting role offers the chance to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering exceptional patient care within a low secure rehabilitation unit. The successful applicant will benefit from professional development opportunities and collaborative work within a renowned mental health service. If you are passionate about promoting recovery and independence in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and eligibility for Specialist Register.
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry and membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant leadership and high-quality patient care.
• Support professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership skills in a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication skills

Experience in acute and community psychiatric settings

Ability to build relationships with other agencies

Experience working in mental health outreach in prison settings

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry

Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

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Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Low Secure Rehabilitation BNH, Enfield

Client:

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Location:

Enfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

29bb4d08d612

Job Views:

12

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The North London Forensic Service has an exciting position available for an enthusiastic and motivated consultant forensic psychiatrist to join the existing team on Blue Nile House within the low secure in-patient pathway.

The successful applicant will join a team of consultant forensic psychiatrists within the North London Forensic Service, a large and successful forensic psychiatric service in north London, rated Outstanding by the CQC. Blue Nile House is a 16-bedded low secure forensic rehabilitation unit for male service users, promoting recovery, risk management, and increasing independence.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will provide consultant leadership to this well-organized team in delivering high-quality patient care. They will be supported with opportunities for professional development and collaborative work within the North London Forensic Service and associated partnerships.

Working for our organisation

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEHMHT) provides mental health services to over one million people in Enfield, Haringey, and Barnet, including specialist services for surrounding areas. The Trust collaborates with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust as part of the North London Mental Health Partnership.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As above, providing leadership, high-quality care, and supporting professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Person specification

Interview requirements

• Full GMC registration
• Eligible for or on the Specialist Register in GMC
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
• Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act and Approved Clinician status
• Experience in acute and community psychiatric settings
• Membership of a professional indemnity organization
• Engagement in annual appraisal
• Experience in multidisciplinary teaching
• Leadership skills in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with an approachable attitude
• Willingness to represent the service externally
• Ability to build relationships with other agencies
• Willingness and ability to travel between locations
• Experience working in mental health outreach in prison settings
• Publications in Psychiatry (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds