Forensic Psychiatrist — Trauma-Informed Leader

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is seeking experienced psychiatrists to join its Secured Services. You will work across NHFT sites providing trauma-informed, compassionate psychiatric care within secure settings, ensuring clinical governance and high standards of practice.

Applicants should hold Royal College of Psychiatrists AAC and Section 12 approval or be eligible for GMC Specialist Register, with CPD/compliance demonstrated.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed clinical care in secure settings.
• Prioritise effectively and adapt to change to support patients and continuity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and compassionate leadership.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn and teach within leadership structures.
• Collaborate across subcontracted services and other disciplines.
• Sound judgement when dealing with complexity and governance.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Leadership / mentoring

Communication

Data-driven governance

Adaptability / flexibility

Team collaboration

Complexity management

Education

Royal College of Psychiatrists AAC and Section 12 approval

GMC Specialist Register eligibility

Approved Clinical status

CPD, Appraisal, re-validation

Broad clinical experience

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is seeking experienced psychiatrists to join its Secured Services. You will work across NHFT sites providing trauma-informed, compassionate psychiatric care within secure settings, ensuring clinical governance and high standards of practice.

Applicants should hold Royal College of Psychiatrists AAC and Section 12 approval or be eligible for GMC Specialist Register, with CPD/compliance demonstrated.