Lead Forensic Psychiatrist — Women's Secure Ward

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New starter recruitment bonus

Relocation package

CPD payment

Holiday leave accrual

Professional development budget

Dedicated SPA time

Paid study leave

Pension

Job summary

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Whitlingham Ward, a women’s low and medium secure inpatient unit. The post includes clinical care and leadership, supervision of junior medical staff, and an on-call rota with up to 25% SPA time within a secure forensic setting.

Approved Clinician Status and Section 12(2) approval are required, with 3 years of medical experience and 6 months in a relevant clinical area.

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC register with licence to practise.
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST.
• Approved Clinician Status.
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.
• 3 years or equivalent medical experience.
• 6 months' experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment and management of complex mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care on Whitlingham Ward, the women's low and medium secure inpatient ward.
• Provide clinical leadership for Whitlingham Ward.

Skills

Clinical governance

Staff supervision

Teaching & presentations

Leadership

Flexibility

Research

Education

GMC registration/licence to practise

Specialist Register or CCST within 6 months

Job description

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Whitlingham Ward, a women’s low and medium secure inpatient unit. The post includes clinical care and leadership, supervision of junior medical staff, and an on-call rota with up to 25% SPA time within a secure forensic setting.

Approved Clinician Status and Section 12(2) approval are required, with 3 years of medical experience and 6 months in a relevant clinical area.