Forensic Learning Disability Consultant Position
6 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Learning Disability Consultant to join our team at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals who have learning disabilities and forensic needs in Cheshire and Merseyside.
Company OverviewMersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people across our region. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health, including high secure mental health facilities.
We are committed to delivering 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. Our organisation is currently undergoing a transformation programme to improve the quality of our services and reduce costs.
Flexible Working Requests
We consider flexible working requests for all roles, so you can balance your work and personal life effectively.
Job DescriptionThis part-time position as a Forensic Learning Disability Consultant will be based at Hollins Park House in Warrington. You will work collaboratively with in-patient services to reduce length of stay, support step-down and recovery in the community, and apply proactive risk management approaches to enable service users to fulfill their individual potential.
The role includes Approved Clinician/Responsible Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act. As a Responsible Clinician, you will be required to have a prescriber function for the team, besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on your caseload.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly skilled specialist nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, support workers, social workers, and psychologists. The team offers a full MDT component, and you will be supported by a designated medical secretary.
Salary and BenefitsThis part-time position comes with a competitive salary of £105,504-£139,882 per annum, pro rata, plus 10% R&R (non-contractual). You will also be eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT. CCT in Psychiatry is essential for this role.
We offer a range of benefits, including access to training and development opportunities, excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective, and wide medical knowledge. You will also have the opportunity to work constructively and lead a multidisciplinary team, participate in continuous professional development, and evidence achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement.
Required Skills and QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will need:
- Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
- Treating individuals with forensic needs.
- Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant.
- Flexible and tolerant.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, Transforming Care policy, and legislation.
- An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and patient care.
- Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches.
You must hold a valid UK driving licence or provide evidence of proposed alternative transport arrangements.
Academic Skills and Lifelong LearningWe value ongoing learning and professional development. You will have the opportunity to participate in continuous professional development and evidence achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement.
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