Join a specialist forensic mental health service providing strategic leadership, expert psychiatric oversight, and clinical care. You will act as Responsible Clinician (RC) under the Mental Health Act, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
You will have RC responsibility for male service users on medium secure wards, with support from a non-consultant grade doctor and secretarial assistance.
Established multi-professional team
Access to a large, supportive peer group of consultants and specialists
Ensure effective functioning of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for patients
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care and throughput
Escalate concerns regarding medical staff to Medical or Regional Directors as needed
Provide clinical leadership and support team-building
Contribute to training, education, and development of staff, particularly medical staff
Supervise and appraise medical staff as required
Represent the medical voice in clinical governance meetings
Ensure effective delivery of quality medical services
Guide safe and appropriate implementation of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders
Support compliance with regulatory standards such as CQC/HIW
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Full GMC registration with licence to practise
MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
Specialist Register entry for Forensic Psychiatry highly desirable
Experience assessing and managing patients in forensic psychiatric settings
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care
Competitive salary
Car allowance
30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave (pro-rata for less than full-time)
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing
24-hour GP service
Career development and training opportunities
Pension contribution
Medical indemnity cover
Life Assurance
Enhanced maternity package