Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - RC Lead, Secure Unit

NHS Jobs; Charlwood; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

30 days annual leave plus holidays and

Group Pension Plan

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Onsite parking

Job summary

Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey, seeks a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for full-time leadership of forensic services within a secure unit. You will act as Responsible Clinician, provide clinical oversight, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver recovery-focused care for patients involved with the criminal justice system.

You will guide Safe Act implementation, develop staff, and ensure CPA adherence.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Section 12(2) approval.
• Approved Clinician status.
• Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry is highly desirable.
• Experience of assessment and management of patients in forensic psychiatric settings.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for patients.
• Work constructively with other multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure good patient care and throughput.
• Escalate to the Medical Director or Regional Directors any concerns, in relation to the medical staff within the region.
• Provide clinical leadership to clinical teams including through effective teambuilding and facilitation.
• Contribute to the training, education and development of staff of all disciplines, in particular medical staff.
• Professionally supervise and appraise medical staff as required.
• Ensure the medical and clinical voice is represented in hospital clinical governance meetings.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality medical services.
• Guide safe and appropriate implementation of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in region.
• Liaison with external agencies who are stakeholders in patient care.
• Support compliance with CQC/HIW standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Independent clinical responsibility

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Experience in forensic psychiatry

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey, seeks a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for full-time leadership of forensic services within a secure unit. You will act as Responsible Clinician, provide clinical oversight, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver recovery-focused care for patients involved with the criminal justice system.

You will guide Safe Act implementation, develop staff, and ensure CPA adherence.