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

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Wickford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic to lead the multidisciplinary team at Alpine ward in Wickford. The role requires full GMC registration and Forensic Psychiatry qualifications. The organization supports professional development and offers benefits like flexible working and a generous relocation package. You will oversee medical leadership, engage in clinical governance, and collaborate closely with various professionals.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Flexible working options

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent is required or to be within six months of obtaining it.
• Experience in preparing reports and attending hearings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and attend Managers Hearings and Tribunals for patients.
• Participate actively in clinical governance processes.
• Liaise with external agencies like general adult psychiatrists.

Skills

High quality medical leadership

Communication with external agencies

Clinical governance participation

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register with Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 a dedicated and highly motivated Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic to join our dynamic multidisciplinary forensic team at Alpine ward, based at Brockfield house, Wickford.

The post holder will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Alpine ward, which is a 13 bedded male secure service supporting male patients who require medium secure inpatient care. 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.

Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.

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.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be Section 12 Approved and is expected to prepare reports and attend Managers Hearings and Tribunals for the patients under their care. Some patients are on hospital orders, with or without a restriction order; clear and regular communication with the Ministry of Justice will be part of the clinical duties. Attendance at the weekly referrals meeting when new referrals and progress of existing referrals and assessments is discussed is mandatory.
• 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. The post holder will liaise closely with all disciplines in the MDT including forensic social worker, forensic psychologist, occupational therapist, etc. The post holder will maintain productive and collaborative relationships with external agencies such as general adult psychiatrists, forensic psychiatrists from the Medium Secure Service, and Criminal Justice Teams, and be responsive to the needs of these services.
• The post holder will be expected to attend two monthly PDP meetings and contribute to the meeting through occasional presentations.
• There will be the need to liaise with commissioners and the regional Provider Collaborative with regard to gatekeeping assessments and liaison at regular referrals and bed management meetings.
• This post involves no community forensic outreach work. The post holder will carry out gatekeeping assessments to ascertain whether or not patients are suitable for admission, with forensic psychology or nursing support where required. Those patients with forensic needs in the community are managed by general adult psychiatry services or specialist community forensic services.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties as delegated by the person’s director or chief executive commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025