Specialty Doctor - Forensic Psychiatry

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our Female Secure Services team at the Hollins Park site. This is a full time position offering the opportunity to work within a well established, supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical input to ward rounds and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) process.
• Support admission and discharge planning for up to 16 low secure female patients in the Chesterton Low Secure Unit and 8 patients in the Tennyson Step Down Service.
• Oversee day to day clinical management of patients on the ward.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, risk assessments, and liaison with external agencies.
• Prepare and present clinical reports for CPA meetings, ward rounds, and recommend referrals to the service.
• Provide written and oral evidence for Manager's Hearings, Mental Health Tribunals, and potentially for court proceedings.
• Participate in referral assessments and client discharge planning, liaising with receiving services.

Qualifications

• MBChB, MBBS, or equivalent medical degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in psychiatric medicine, with additional experience in forensic psychiatry preferred.
• Fully registered with the GMC and in good standing.
• Section 12(2) approval (or willingness to obtain within 3 months).
• Clinical leadership and audit experience desirable.

Transport

• Holder must have a valid UK driving licence or provide evidence of a proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent knowledge of psychiatric specialty with a bio psycho social approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical situations and uncertainty.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience applying the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and DOLS.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

• Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Committed to continuous professional development, research, and audit programmes.
• Experience in clinical audit and service evaluation leading to service change.
• Able to plan and deliver teaching relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken and participated in service evaluation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.