Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustApplications are invited from registered medical practitioners who have, or are eligible for, a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) and are eligible for registration on the 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 but equivalent qualifications and experience would be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be requested in the event of a successful application. Standard NHS Terms and Conditions of Service for medical staff apply.
To apply, please go to NHS Jobs and complete the medical application form.
Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting time for a senior clinician to join Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and be involved in the opportunities arising from working in Women's Services at Arnold Lodge. This is a replacement post. The final programmed activities will be agreed with the postholder and Clinical Director, but will include 10 programmed activities, including direct clinical care (7.5 PAs) and supporting activities (2.5 PAs).
Arnold Lodge has consistently been very highly rated by the Quality Network (currently in fourth place nationally) and hosts a wide-ranging forensic psychiatry outreach programme with regular placements for forensic psychiatrists from across the world.
The service has a strong track record and is looking to the future with a dynamic leadership team and Consultant group.
About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job responsibilitiesA Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Rationale: This is a replacement post and would suit an individual particularly interested in working with male patients with a personality disorder.
Person SpecificationQualificationsMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationMRCPsych or equivalentFull GMC registrationEligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry with appropriate forensic experience)Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status and DBS clearanceQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementRelevant higher degree eg MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsAdditional clinical qualificationsFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 monthsApproved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAAbility to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff moraleAbility to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workAbility to appraise own performanceExperience in providing written reports for legal purposesExpert knowledge of forensic psychiatryRisk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of publicExperience of Care Programme Approach3 years approved higher training in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry and equivalent experience in forensic psychiatry)Higher Specialist Trainees are eligible to apply if within 6 months of their CCT dateWorking with mentally disordered offendersWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceEvidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skillsFind creative solutions to problemsLiaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issuesKnowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offendersKnowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment toolsKnowledge of NHS systemsRelevant experience, eg specific psychological therapiesExperience of working in secure psychiatric settingsResearch & AuditAbility to critically appraise published researchParticipation in on-going auditExperience of involvement in a research project and publicationInterest in researchManagementKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHSAbility to contribute to the Care Group and Organisation's Strategic DirectionEvidence of management trainingEvidence of a management projectOther RequirementsAble to fulfil all duties of post, including on-callSatisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checksInterest in welfare of mentally disorder offendersAbility to deal effectively with pressureThoroughness and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectivelyReliability and honestyFlexible approach to working practicePositive approach to the job planning and appraisal processPersonable and willing to work in groupsEnjoy working in a challenging environmentEvidence of leadership attributesMotivational skillsCommitment to service developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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