Forensic Learning Disability Consultant Role in the North West

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As a Forensic Learning Disability Consultant with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to individuals with learning disabilities and forensic needs in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Job Overview

This is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric services, including risk assessments, management, and therapeutic interventions.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in assessing and treating individuals with learning disabilities and forensic needs, as well as a deep understanding of current issues in mental health service provision. A CCT in Psychiatry and eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register are essential requirements for this post.

You will work closely with our team to ensure seamless transitions between inpatient and community settings, utilizing your expertise to prevent admission and re-admission. Your ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, participate in continuous professional development, and contribute to education, research, audit, and service improvement will be invaluable assets to our organization.

Main Responsibilities
  • Fulfilling Community Responsible Clinician responsibilities for patients accepted into the service.
  • Participating in regular MDT meetings, CPA reviews, MAPPA, safeguarding, risk reviews, and providing clinical leadership.
  • Offering specialist assessment, including risk assessments, and management of patients on their caseload.
Company Overview

Mersey 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, as well as addiction and brain injury services.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to 'perfect care' – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. As a valued member of our team, you will be supported by a designated medical secretary and have opportunities for growth and development.

Salary and Benefits

We offer an annual salary of £105,504-£139,882 plus a 10% retention and recommendation bonus (non-contractual), making this a highly competitive package. Flexible working requests will be considered, and we provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing initiatives.



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