Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Forensic Team (FIND)

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Consultant Psychiatrist in a dynamic and growing service focused on forensic mental health. This role offers the chance to lead clinical initiatives and shape the future of care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will join a motivated team dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services across the South West. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, this position promotes collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal environment for passionate professionals looking to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic and learning disability services.
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and manage a capped caseload.
• Facilitate care pathway management and attend team meetings.
• Conduct specialist forensic risk assessments.

Skills

Forensic Psychiatry

Learning Disability Psychiatry

Clinical Leadership

Research Application

Multi-disciplinary Collaboration

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry / Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Forensic Team (FIND)

Location: Dawlish, EX7 0NR
Salary: £105504.00 to £139882.00
Date posted: 6th May 2025
Closing date: 25th May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of aConsultant Psychiatrist in the Forensic Intellectual and NeurodevelopmentalDisorders (FIND) Service. The service consists of three teams-Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), Forensic Personality DisorderService (FPDS) and FIND. Over the last 5 years FPDS and SCFT have expanded andFIND expansion is planned for 2024/2025. FIND is a regional service servingDevon (incl. Plymouth), Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The FIND service delivers a care pathway service for bothmen and women with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and/or Acquired BrainInjury (ABI). The service works with these patients in order to optimise lengthof stay and the forensic care pathway. A key aim is to reduce the use ofout-of-area or specialist placements and for efficient use of South Westnetwork beds. Currently the FIND service offers Signposting and advice(Tier 1), Consultation, training and supervision (Tier 2), Joint work, Carepathway management and Access assessment (Tier 3). When the FIND team hasundergone the planned expansion, they will also hold a small caseload of Tier 4Care co-ordination.

The post-holder will join an exciting & highly motivatedteam in delivering a range of care in a well-established tiered system. There will have a capped caseload of patients and act as community RC forthis cohort. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be a key stakeholder in shaping growth, development & expansion of the service.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an opportunity to develop and provide clinical leadership for the service. They will join the Secure service on-call rota which has middle and junior grades on-call system embedded in it. They will join the diverse and dynamic RC/consultant group of the Secure service as part of clinical leadership team of the Service. The service is commissioned by the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC), which allows the post-holder to contribute to regional strategic developments.

Providing clinical leadership alongside colleagues to theFIND team.

Act as Responsible Clinician for the Devon Tier 4 caseloadunder the FIND teams care.

Facilitate care pathway management,including specialist advice and liaison, consultation, regarding the carepathway of the Devon (inc Plymouth) and Cornwall Secure LDA cohort.

Attendance at weekly team and service meetings in line withjob plan.

Role in centralised Community Forensic Service triagingfunction and completion of access assessments.

Role in consultation/training and pathway advice.

Role in Care planning and treatment formulation, includingguidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.

Liaison and collaborative working with otherservices/agencies.

Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act implementation.

Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working.

Role in specialist forensic risk assessment, formulation andmitigation.

Other roles that may develop as part of care for the cohort.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full JobDescription and Person specification attached to this advert which will providefurther information on this role.

Person Specification

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Values

• A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Teaching and Supervision

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Experience

• Prior experience working in a Forensic and/or Learning Disability Service
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Evidence of development of special interest in Forensic and/or Learning Disability services.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
• Trained in structured clinical risk assessment relevant to this patient population.

Management

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Other professional qualification
• CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry / Forensic Psychiatry.

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.