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Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry

2 months ago

Wickford, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

**THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**

We are offering a generous relocation package up to £8,000 and recruitment and retention premia up to £15,000 is available (T& Cs apply)

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.

EPUT is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic to join the team at Causeway ward, based at Brockfield house, Wickford.

Main duties of the job

The post holder who will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Causewway ward which is the low secure female service supporting female patients who require low secure inpatient care. The post will involve assessments and liaison at the request of the general adult services, the Criminal Justice Service or assessments as a forensic gatekeeper for the East of England Specialist Commissioners.

Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.

You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.

About us

The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including

Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will be Section 12 Approved and is expected to prepare reports and attend Managers Hearings and Tribunals for the patients under their care. Some of the patients are on hospital orders, with or without a restriction order, therefore clear and regular communication with the Ministry of Justice will be part of the clinical duties. In addition, attendance of the weekly referrals meeting when new referrals and progress of existing referrals and assessments is discussed, is mandatory. Active participation in the clinical governance process in the Trust as well as any meetings concerning the development of the Secure Service at Brockfield House. The post holder will be expected to liaise closely with all disciplines in the MDT including forensic social worker, forensic psychologist, occupational therapist etc. The post holder will be expected to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with external agencies such as general adult psychiatrists, forensic psychiatrists from the Medium Secure Service, Criminal Justice Teams etc. and be responsive to the needs of these services. The post holder will be expected to attend two monthly PDP meetings and contribute to the meeting through occasional presentations. There will be the need to liaise with commissioners and the regional Provider Collaborative with regard to gatekeeping assessments and liaison at regular referrals and bed management meetings. This post involves no community forensic outreach work. The post holder will carry out gatekeeping assessments to ascertain whether or not patients are suitable for admission, with forensic psychology or nursing support where required. Those patients with forensic needs in the community are managed by general adult psychiatry services or specialist community forensic services. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties as delegated by the persons director or chief executive commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register. CCT, CESR or within 6 months of expected CCT date at date of interview Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant

Desirable

Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent

Specialty
Essential

Forensic Psychiatry

Skills
Essential

Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team setting

Experience
Essential

Basic specialist training and 3 years higher or equivalent professional training

Knowledge
Desirable

Experience of clinical research methods with published research Experience in organising educational activities

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