Senior Forensic Psychiatrist – West London SCFT

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for their Specialist Community Forensic Team. This role involves a small but complex caseload, providing clinical leadership and community forensic expertise. Candidates must be registered with the GMC, have Section 12 Approval, and Approved Clinician status. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment within a diverse mental health and healthcare provider, supporting professional growth and development within forensic services.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within six months of interview is required.
• Ability to apply for Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician status.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work with a small caseload of approximately 30 outpatients.
• Offer community forensic expertise and support to secure ward teams.

Skills

Experience in Forensic Psychiatry

General Adult Psychiatry experience

Clinical leadership

Community forensic expertise

Education

Registered with GMC

Section 12 Approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for their Specialist Community Forensic Team. This role involves a small but complex caseload, providing clinical leadership and community forensic expertise. Candidates must be registered with the GMC, have Section 12 Approval, and Approved Clinician status. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment within a diverse mental health and healthcare provider, supporting professional growth and development within forensic services.