Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
Job overview
Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners who have, or are eligible for, a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) and eligible for registration on the GMC Specialist Register, have Approved Clinician status and be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is preferred but equivalent qualifications and experience would be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be requested in the event of a successful application. Standard NHS Terms and Conditions of Service for medical staff apply.
To apply, please go to NHS Jobs and complete the medical application form.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time for a senior clinician to join Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement post and would suit an individual particularly interested in working with male patients with a mental illness. The final programmed activities will be agreed with the postholder and Clinical Director, but will include 10 programmed activities, including direct clinical care (7.5 PAs) and supporting activities (2.5 PAs).
Arnold Lodge has consistently been very highly rated by the Quality Network (currently in fourth place nationally) and hosts a wide-ranging forensic psychiatry outreach programme with regular placements for forensic psychiatrists from across the world.
The service has a strong track record and is looking to the future with a dynamic leadership team and Consultant group.
Working for our organisation
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Rationale: This is a replacement post and would suit an individual particularly interested in working with male patients with a personality disorder
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry with appropriate forensic experience)
- Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status and DBS clearance
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Relevant higher degree eg MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential criteria- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential criteria- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Participate in CPD Programme
- Teach trainees from medical and allied health professionals in clinical settings
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
- Teaching experience
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes
- Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry
- Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public
- Experience of Care Programme Approach
- 3 years approved higher training in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry and equivalent experience in forensic psychiatry)
- Higher Specialist Trainees are eligible to apply if within 6 months of their CCT date
- Working with mentally disordered offenders
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
- Additional clinical qualification
- Find creative solutions to problems
- Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues
- Additional knowledge in one or more areas of specialty
- Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders
- Knowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment tools
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Relevant experience, eg specific psychological therapies
- Experience of working in secure psychiatric settings
Research & Audit
Essential criteria- Ability to critically appraise published research
- Participation in on-going audit
- Experience of involvement in a research project and publication
- Interest in research
- Published audit project
Management
Essential criteria- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Ability to contribute to the Care Group and Organisation’s Strategic Direction
- Evidence of management training
- Previous management experience
- Evidence of a management project
Transport & Travel
Essential criteria- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
- Own car
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- Able to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call
- Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks
Aptitude
Essential criteria- Interest in welfare of mentally disorder offenders
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Reliability and honesty
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process
- Personable and willing to work in groups
- Enjoy working in a challenging environment
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Motivational skills
- Commitment to service development
- The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
- We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
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- For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.