Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry - Southfield Low Secure

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a full-time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team within Adult Forensic Services. This role involves leading clinical management, contributing to service development, and participating in training and research activities.

Benefits

Relocation package

Flexible working options

Continuing professional development (CPD) programme

Qualifications

• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register as a Forensic Psychiatrist.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical management of a defined caseload.
• Contribute to training, supervision, and research activities.
• Shape clinical strategy and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical Management

Education

MRCPsych

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry - Southfield Low Secure

The closing date is 01 June 2025

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 important 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 - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

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

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust