Consultant Psychiatrist Community Forensic Team (FIND)

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (FIND) Service at a leading health care provider. The role involves clinical leadership, managing care pathways, and contributing to service development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic psychiatry and mental health services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the FIND team.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for the Devon Tier 4 caseload.
• Conduct forensic risk assessments and care planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Forensic risk assessment

Consultation and training

Mental Health Act procedures

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist Community Forensic Team (FIND)

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (FIND) Service. The service comprises three teams: Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), Forensic Personality Disorder Service (FPDS), and FIND. FIND is expanding in 2024/2025 and serves Devon (including Plymouth), Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly. It provides care pathways for men and women with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and/or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), aiming to optimize length of stay and the forensic care pathway, reducing out-of-area placements and efficiently utilizing South West network beds.

The service currently offers Signposting and advice (Tier 1), Consultation, training and supervision (Tier 2), Joint work, Care pathway management, and Access assessment (Tier 3). Post-expansion, the team will also manage a small caseload of Tier 4 Care co-ordination. The post-holder will join a motivated team, delivering a range of care within this structured system, with a capped caseload and acting as community Responsible Clinician. The role involves contributing to the growth and development of the service.

Main Duties

• Providing clinical leadership within the FIND team.
• Acting as Responsible Clinician for the Devon Tier 4 caseload.
• Facilitating care pathway management, including advice, liaison, and consultation regarding the Devon and Cornwall Secure LDA cohort.
• Attending weekly team and service meetings.
• Participating in triaging and access assessments within the Community Forensic Service.
• Engaging in consultation, training, and pathway advice.
• Contributing to care planning and treatment formulation, emphasizing evidence-based practices.
• Liaising with other services and agencies.
• Implementing Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act procedures.
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary, multi-agency, and partnership working.
• Conducting forensic risk assessments, formulation, and mitigation strategies.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function & Industry

Health Care Provider in Hospitals and Health Care

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