Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Woodhill

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Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - WoodhillYC72Main area: Health and Justice Services
Grade: YC72
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full timeFlexible working10 sessions per week
Job ref: 33-D-OF-C-0007-K
Site: HMP Woodhill
Town: Milton Keynes
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59
Job overviewHMP WoodhillConsultant Forensic Psychiatrist10 PAsAn opportunity has arisen for a Consultant to join the Health & Justice Services.
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.Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.Application of the Mental Health Act including sections 48/49 and 47/49.Working for our organisationCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.
We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

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BenefitsSalary sacrifice schemesSponsorship for International candidatesRelocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirementStudy discounts for staffInterest free loans season tickets and car parkingCompetitive Bank RatesFitness and WellbeingDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesParticipation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.Application of the Mental Health Act including sections 48/49 and 47/49.Person specificationPrevious 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 monthsPrimary Medical DegreeManagement 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 ComplexityAbility 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 preparationAcademic 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.Demonstrable 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 changeCNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.
We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken.
It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Key ContactsName: Dr Mellisha Padayatchi
Job title: Clinical Director Health and Justice Services
Email address: ******
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following key people to discuss the post in detail and if possible arrange an informal visit:
Dr Mellisha Padayatchi (Clinical Director) ******Dr Simon Edwards (Medical Director) ******Dr Satinder Sahota ******Mr Patrick Gillespie (Service Director) ******
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