Consultant Forensic

Overview Are you a Consultant Forensic/General Adult Psychiatrist looking to join a dynamic and evolving service? We are looking for a Consultant Forensic/General Adult Psychiatrist based at St Ann’s Hospital in Poole, with trust wide responsibility across Dorset. The position is a great opportunity for consultants interested in or who have experience in Rehabilitation/PICU/Forensic Psychiatry and can be part of a developmental opportunity to enhance forensic psychiatric skills. Key Responsibilities As the consultant psychiatrist you will be the responsible clinician for the psychiatric care of 12 inpatients on the low secure ward, Twynham Ward, whilst also providing cross‑cover to the community forensic team during consultant leave periods. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and attend weekly forensic MDT meetings, provide assessments on cases referred to the team (including consultation referrals by other teams in the Trust) and will assess patients placed OOA in secure services to monitor their progress such as attending CPA meetings and advising on their care pathways. Benefits & Support We offer a recruitment and retention payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment, along with a relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits. You will be expected to maintain section 12 (2) and be an approved clinician. You will be offered the opportunity to join the county‑wide consultant on‑call rota, with an additional 0.75 PA reimbursement. The Trust strongly supports consultant involvement in research and development. There is a consultant with a lead role for research (Dr Paul Walters) and excellent links with Bournemouth University. The post‑holder will be given time and support, if they wish, to develop their own research interests or become a Principal Investigator on NIHR portfolio studies. Contact Information To discuss the position please contact:Dr Eman Shweikh, Associate Medical Director for CYP & Specialist Mental Health Services, & Medical Lead of the Forensic Services (eman.shweikh@nhs.net or 01202 492083) and/orDr Lucy Knight, Chief Medical Officer (01202 277011 - Julie Street, PA to Chief Medical Officer). About Dorset HealthCare At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net. Application Deadline This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr