Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Woodhill

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for HMP Woodhill. The role involves delivering clinical leadership within a mental health team, assessing and treating complex cases in a challenging environment. Candidates with various psychiatric backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and opportunities for research and leadership development are available.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8000

Flexible working

Salary sacrifice schemes

Interest free loans for season tickets

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Approved clinician status and Section 12 MHA approval.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and risk assessments for individuals with mental health problems.
• Liaise with courts and agencies for mental health care management.
• Collaborate with other professionals for clinical leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

Primary Medical Degree

CCT in Forensic

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Job Overview

HMP Woodhill

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

10 PAs Substantive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant to join the Health & Justice Services. We are looking for a passionate Consultant who can deliver outstanding clinical leadership to our mental health team. This role is ideally suited for a Consultant who enjoys assessing and treating challenging and unusual mental and physical health clinical presentations in a complex long-term environment.

The new postholder will be a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Consultant to join the mental health team at HMP Woodhill, a Category B prison situated in Milton Keynes with a Category A function for both young offenders and those in the Close Supervision Centre (CSC).

There is currently work underway to explore opportunities to align this post with Oxford Deanery as a clinical academic post. There is also great opportunities to explore potentially areas of research, especially within the CSC unit.

AAC 18/06/2025 AM

Main duties of the job

• Conduct assessments, including risk assessments, treatment, care planning, and multiagency liaison for individuals with mental health problems in the prisons.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Contribute to planned emergency interventions.
• Liaise with prisons, courts, statutory and non-statutory agencies concerning all aspects of mental health care management for men with mental health problems in the prisons.
• Collaborate closely with the Manager, Psychologists, and other lead professionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care.
• Work closely with other medical, clinical, and managerial staff to provide high-quality care pathways.
• Participate in the ACCT (self-harm/suicide prevention) processes when relevant.
• Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines (data protection legislation and information governance standards).
• Apply the Mental Health Act, including sections 48/49 and 47/49.
  
  

Working for our organisation

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.

A full access to a wide range of staff Benefits, Discounts and Offers you can enjoy when you join CNWL. Some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.

We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts :

• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sponsorship for International candidates
• Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
• Study discounts for staff
• Flexible working
• Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
• Competitive Bank Rates
• Fitness and Wellbeing
  
  

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist/Consultant Forensic Consultant to join our Health & Justice Services at HMP Woodhill.

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and develop mental health care in a complex but highly supportive environment, making a real difference to the lives of men in custody

Forensic experience is not essential—we welcome applications from psychiatrists across general adult, community, liaison, or forensic backgrounds who are keen to bring their skills into the secure environment.

A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is central to this role, ensuring that care is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and culturally competent.

Significant opportunities for research and innovation—whether in quality improvement, digital transformation, or AI in healthcare, with consideration for additional time to pursue these interests.

Potential for an honorary academic post for research-active candidates with appropriate experience and qualifications.

Leadership development—access to formal training and mentoring to support career progression within CNWL and beyond.

Optional paid extra work in court liaison and diversion services, for those interested in gaining additional experience at the interface of health and justice.

Person specification

Pprevious Experience

Essential criteria

• ► Clinical leadership/management experience
• ► Track record of improving quality in a service
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ► Experience of job planning
• ► Experience of resolving conflict and complex performance management issues
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• ► Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• ► Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• ► Approved clinician status
• ► Section 12MHA Approval
• ► Primary Medical Degree
• ► CCT in Forensic
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ► Management and leadership course/qualification
• ► Higher degree (Msc, LLM, MD or PhD)
• ► MRCPsych
  
  

Clinicial Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential criteria

• ► Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• ► Excellent knowledge in specialty
• ► Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• ► Ability to manage Clinical Complicity
• ► Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations
• ► Ability to make decision based on evidence and experience including the contribution of other
• ► Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ► Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable service
• ► Experience of Quality Improvement
• ► Management experience
• ► Membership of committee/relevant regulatory body CQC preparation
• ► Contract/procurement knowledge
  
  

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential criteria

• ► Participated in continuous professional development
• ► Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• ► Ability to work constructively within MDT environments without complaints / concerns
• ► Has actively participated in clinical audit
• ►Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to equality & diversity
• ► Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in working pattern
• ► Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation.
• ► IT literate
• ►Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure
  
  

Desirable criteria

• ►Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• ►Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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