Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry - Southfield Low Secure

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a full-time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join their Adult Forensic Services. The role offers the opportunity to lead clinical management, shape clinical strategy, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team. Required qualifications include full GMC registration and MRCPsych or equivalent. Competitive benefits and flexible working options available.

Benefits

Supportive clinical environment

Opportunities for research and teaching

Access to CPD programme

Relocation package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical management in forensic settings.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Strong background in clinical strategy and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical management of a defined caseload in adult forensic services.
• Shape clinical strategy and service development.
• Participate in training and research activities.

Skills

Clinical management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical strategy development

Training and supervision

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or recognized equivalent

Eligible for Specialist Register as a Forensic Psychiatrist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our Adult Forensic Services within our Secure Services. This is a replacement post, offering the chance to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to service users with complex needs.

About the Service

Our Secure Services are a vital component of the Mental Health & Learning Disability division, comprising a diverse range of specialist inpatient services for both adolescents and adults, alongside community-based services for adults. The Forensic Service, a core part of this structure, provides inpatient and outpatient forensic mental health care, aiming to deliver recovery-focused, patient-centred treatment for individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, you will:

• Lead the clinical management of a defined caseload within our adult forensic services
• Work within a well-established multidisciplinary team
• Play a key role in shaping clinical strategy and service development
• Contribute to training, supervision, and research activities across the division

We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking clinical environment
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and career development
• Access to a comprehensive continuing professional development (CPD) programme
• Relocation package (if applicable) and flexible working options

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-resourced and progressive service, supported by committed colleagues and strong leadership.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is essential to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register as a Forensic Psychiatrist or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.