Community Forensic Learning Disability Consultant

3 weeks ago


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

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our team as a Consultant Psychiatrist with the Specialist Community Forensic Team in Warrington. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with individuals who require a comprehensive psychiatric service due to learning disabilities and forensic needs.

Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care by providing a comprehensive psychiatric service to people with a Learning Disability and Forensic needs in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Main Duties
  1. Working collaboratively with in-patient services to reduce length of stay
  2. Suporting step down and recovery in the community
  3. Applying a proactive risk management approach to enable service users to fulfil their individual potential and achieve their goals

This role includes outpatient or community clinics, emergency home visits, liaising with forensic support services, attending professional meetings, and any other activities involved in the delivery of clinical care to the forensic learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder patients.

What You Will Need
  • CCT in Psychiatry
  • Eligible for inclusion in Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
  • Approved under Section 12(2) of The Mental Health Act 1983
  • Approved Clinician status


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