Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full-time (10 Programmed Activities) Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. This is a replacement post due to the current post holder retirement.

Applicants must be eligible for registration on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register, have Approved Clinician status and be approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act.

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is preferred, butequivalent qualifications and experience would be Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time willbe eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed,modification to the job content will be discussed on a personal basis withthe Trust in consultation with Consultant colleagues.

Newly appointed Consultants will be offered mentoring which will bearranged by the Associate Medical Director and supported by the ClinicalDirector for the service.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work into Grampian (National Deaf Service) and the Mental Health service. The caseload will be up to 10 patients on Grampian ward and 10 within the Mental Health post-holder will travel to assess referrals to their ward. The post-holder will have caseloads within the national prison estates as part of the Deaf In-Reach service. Depending on the balance of referrals, this may also include assessment ofreferrals to the wider women's the Mental Health Service the post-holder will work within an MDT and along side another consultant psychiatrist who will also have a caseload within the ward.

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the postholder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and service.

To attend and participate in the academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

About us

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you

#TeamNottsHC

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be involved as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders. The post has responsibility for a caseload of 20 patients plus Deaf In-Reach cases from National Prison Estates.

For suitably experienced candidates it may be possible to negotiate an academic/research session.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the training of medical students, resident doctors and other disciplines.

The duties of the post are subject to change from time to time in the light of changing requirements of the service, in consultation with the post-holder.Clinical duties of the post-holder at Rampton Hospital will include:

Assessment of individuals referred for admission to Rampton Hospital or for an opinion from the service. This will require travelling to medium secure units, and prisons within the United Kingdom. Acting as Care Programme Approach Co-ordinator and overseeing the treatment of patients in their care. Chairing clinical team meetings, convening and chairing CPA meetings and leadership of the MDT. Providing timely reports to Tribunals, Hospital Managers, Ministry of Justice, Courts etc. Liaison with medium secure and other units, prisons, Commissioners and Ministry of Justice in relation to the care pathway of patients under their care. Convening and chairing Section 117 meetings. The post-holder will provide Deaf In-reach services as part of a multidisciplinary team. This will provide support, monitoring and advice to patients.

The post-holder will be supported in maintaining his or her CPD status in line with Royal College, GMC and appraisal expectations. Peer Groups are available to join both within the hospital and the wider Trust. The post-holder will be expected to join a Peer Group, as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists requirements.

There is an active Postgraduate Programme including Case Conferences, Journal Clubs and visiting lecturers at Rampton Hospital. The post-holder will be expected to actively participate in the Postgraduate Programme.

Appropriate funding and time will be made available to the appointee for the study leave required to maintain continuing professional development, including the development of any special interests whichthe post-holder may have.

Participate in and contribute to the development of clinical governance, quality assurance and audit, with support from the Audit Department where appropriate.Contribute to plans for ongoing service development and lead service development for the National Deaf Service under the Clinical Director.

Share administrative duties including provision of information, data and reports required for management of services.

Be an active member of medical staffing structures.

For the National Deaf Service there will be an expectation that the post-holder will provide guidance and support to the Clinical Director on matters relating to the National Deaf Service. The post holder is expected to provide leadership for all aspects of the National Deaf Service and have an outward facing management and leadership role regarding the National Deaf Service with the support of the Clinical Director for the Mental Health and Deaf Service.

Provide clinical and managerial supervision to non-consultant career grade doctors on the team (these doctors are line managed by the Associate Medical Director).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification MRCPsych or equivalent

Desirable

Relevant higher degree, eg MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management British Sign Language Qualifications or experience

Eligibility

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Experience working in a high secure hospital setting. Experience of working in Deaf Services BSL Qualification - Level 1 or above

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Expert knowledge of Forensic psychiatry Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes. Experience of Care Programme Approach. Working with mentally disordered offenders with histories of trauma

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders Knowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment tools Knowledge of NHS systems. Other relevant experience specific psychological therapies (particularly relating to trauma). Experience of working in secure psychiatric settings.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Participate in CPD Programme. Ability to critically appraise published research Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS. Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Organisation's Strategic Direction

Desirable

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Experience of involvement in a research project and publication. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Published audit project. Evidence of management training Previous management experience Evidence of management project

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

Interest in welfare of mentally disordered offenders. Ability to deal effectively with pressure Thoroughness and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively Reliability and honesty Flexible approach to working practice Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process Personable and willing to work in groups Enjoy working in a challenging environment.

Desirable

Evidence of leadership attributes. Motivational skills Commitment to service development

Other requirements

Essential

Able to fulfil all duties of the post, including on-call. Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks. Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

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