Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - WoodhillCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAn opportunity has arisen for a Consultant to join the Health & Justice Services at HMP Woodhill.
The applicant will be a Consultant who is passionate about prison psychiatry and can deliver outstanding clinical leadership to the mental health team.
This post is ideally suited for a Consultant who enjoys assessing and treating challenging and unusual mental and physical health clinical presentations in a complex long-term environment.
The new potholder will be a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Consultant to join the mental health team at HMP Woodhill, a Category B prison situated in Milton Keynes with a Category A function for both young offenders and those in the Close Supervision Centre (CSC).
Main duties of the jobAssessment (including the assessment of risk), treatment, care planning and multi-agency liaison for people with mental health problems in the prisons.Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.Contribute to planned emergency interventions.Liaison with prisons, courts, statutory and non-statutory agencies, concerning all aspects of the mental health care management of men with mental health problems in the prisons.Work closely with the Manager, Psychologists and other lead professionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care.Liaise closely with other medical, clinical and managerial staff to provide high quality care pathways.Participate, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines (data protection legislation and information governance standards).Application of the Mental Health Act including sections 48/49 and 47/49.Person SpecificationPrevious ExperienceClinical leadership/management experienceTrack record of improving quality in a serviceExperience of job planningExperience of resolving conflict and complex performance management issuesQualificationsFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsApproved clinician statusSection 12MHA ApprovalPrimary Medical DegreeCCT in ForensicManagement and leadership course/qualificationHigher degree (Msc, LLM, MD or PhD)Clinical Skills, Knowledge, ExperienceExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to manage Clinical ComplicityAbility to manage conflict and difficult conversationsAbility to make decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable serviceExperience of Quality ImprovementMembership of committee/relevant regulatory body CQC preparationContract/procurement knowledgeAcademic Skills & Lifelong LearningParticipated in continuous professional developmentAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceAbility to work constructively within MDT environments without complaints / concernsHas actively participated in clinical auditKnowledge and understanding of issues relating to equality & diversityWillingness to be flexible and adaptable in working patternDemonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation.IT literateDemonstrable ability to cope under pressureEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.Has led clinical audits leading to service changeDisclosure 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.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Director Health and Justice Services
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