Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Wickford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing medical leadership to a secure ward, conducting assessments, and engaging with external agencies. Candidates must have GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry. The Trust offers generous support for professional development and flexible working opportunities. This is a unique chance to make a real difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Must be within six months of obtaining CCT for Forensic Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and attend managers hearings for patients under care.
• Participate in the clinical governance process in the Trust.
• Maintain relationships with external agencies.
• Contribute to PDP meetings through presentations.
• Liaise with commissioners regarding assessments and meetings.
• Carry out gatekeeping assessments for admissions.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.

EPUT is seeking an enthusiastic and highly dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic to join the team at Lagoon ward, based at Brockfield house, Wickford. The post holder will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Lagoon ward which is a male secure ward. The service covers areas of Essex, Bedford and Luton. In addition to inpatient work, the post involves assessments and liaison at the request of the general adult services, the Criminal Justice Service or assessments as a forensic gatekeeper for the East of England Specialist Commissioners.

You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC. The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.

Responsibilities

• Section 12 approved and expected to prepare reports and attend managers hearings and tribunals for the patients under their care.
• Active participation in the clinical governance process in the Trust as well as any meetings concerning the development of the Secure Service at Brockfield House.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with external agencies such as general adult psychiatrists, forensic psychiatrists from the Medium Secure Service, Criminal Justice Teams etc.
• Attend two monthly PDP meetings and contribute to the meeting through occasional presentations.
• Liase with commissioners and the regional Provider Collaborative with regard to gatekeeping assessments and liaison at regular referrals and bed management meetings.
• No community forensic outreach work. Carry out gatekeeping assessments to ascertain whether or not patients are suitable for admission, with forensic psychology or nursing support where required.
• Undertake any other duties as delegated by the person’s director or chief executive commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry on the CCT.
• Within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.

Benefits

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025