Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Retford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking full-time Specialty Doctors in Forensic Psychiatry. The role involves providing psychiatric and physical health care to in-patients under supervision and working with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have full registration with the General Medical Council and at least two years of experience in psychiatry. Flexibility for part-time work will be considered individually. Join a supportive team committed to excellence in mental health care.

Benefits

Relocation expenses may be payable

Opportunities for professional development

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• At least two years’ experience in psychiatry.
• Flexibility for those requiring part time work.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and physical health care to in-patients.
• Work with Consultant led multi-disciplinary teams.
• Review patients’ psychiatric care at regular intervals.

Job description

We are inviting applications, having 4 full-time Specialty Doctor posts in Forensic Psychiatry available for recruitment.

Full registration with the General Medical Council is a requirement for appointment to the Specialty Doctor grade. Post-holders must have held a hospital appointment in the Senior House Officer / Core Trainee / Specialty Doctor (or equivalent) grade, including at least two years’ experience in psychiatry.

Any Specialty Doctor who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification to the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues.

There is a resident on call rotation between the Specialty Doctor posts in the Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• The Specialty Doctor provides both psychiatric and physical health care to in-patients under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. One Consultant Psychiatrist acts as a 'supervisor' for the Specialty Doctor, meeting on a regular basis for feedback purposes / clinical supervision and mentoring.
• The Specialty Doctor will work with Consultant led multi-disciplinary teams.
• The post-holders will review the patients’ psychiatric care at regular intervals, update the medical records and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes attendance at ward rounds and CPA Reviews in consultation with the patient’s Consultant and providing reports as required. In particular the Specialty Doctor will deputise for the Consultant in meetings where appropriate.
• The post-holder will provide day to day medical care to patients under his / her care; this will be in collaboration with the Rampton Physical Health Centre.
• There will be an opportunity to accompany Consultant medical staff on assessments of patients who have been referred from prisons or other hospitals.
• Resident on-call duties are included in the appointment; the on-call rota is currently 1 in 16. Colleagues provide cover for each other during annual leave and short unplanned leave.
• Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• At least two years’ experience in psychiatry with a hospital appointment at the Senior House Officer / Core Trainee / Specialty Doctor (or equivalent) grade.
• Previous experience in Forensic Services is an advantage, but not essential.
• Ability to work full-time; flexibility for those requiring part time to be discussed individually.
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.

Professional Development and Training

There is a weekly Postgraduate Programme with Journal Club, Case Conference and internal or visiting speakers. Specialty Doctors are encouraged to participate. The Forensic Division of the Trust sponsors a Trent Forensic Study Day twice yearly. In addition one session per week is available for study leave. Specialty Doctors are encouraged to be involved in research and audit and are supported in appraisal and revalidation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary and terms and conditions of appointment are in accordance with Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors (2008). Relocation expenses may be payable to the successful candidate. The post carries an on-call commitment and a RRP is payable of 30%.

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This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025