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Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustConsultant Forensic Psychiatrist The closing date is 27 February 2026Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners who have, or are eligible for, a CCST / CCT (or equivalent) and 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.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.Main duties of the job To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.To ensure that junior medical staff working with the postholder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.To participate in annual appraisal for Consultants.To attend and participate in the Wathwood academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.To participate annually in a job plan review with the Associate Medical Director, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to take account of changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.About us We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.Do you want to make a difference?Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career. Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people - our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @NottsHealthcareJob responsibilities This appointment is for a full-time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Wathwood Hospital. The postholder will be working with male patients with a primary diagnosis of Mental Illness.The appointee will:Lead a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and treatment of male patients requiring treatment in conditions of medium security.Provide pre-admission assessments in line with contractual requirements and provide Commissioners with appropriate advice.Manage an inpatient case load equivalent to 0.6 WTE of a full-time clinician (up to 12 patients). This includes patients across the hospital, with varying levels of acuity and treatment need.Chair ward rounds, convene and chair CPA meetings and provide clinical leadership to the MDT.Provide timely reports to Hospital Managers, Tribunals, the Ministry of Justice and Courts etc.Liaise with all necessary organisations in order to provide patients with the appropriate care pathway and will convene and chair Section 117 meetings.Be actively encouraged to develop expertise and participate in a range of psychological programmes offered in Wathwood Hospital.Comply with all Trust policies and procedures.Act as the Care Coordinator and oversee the treatment of patients in their care following admission.Undertake clinical audit and quality improvement.Contribute to ongoing service developments and improvements.Contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality assurance.Participate in the on-call rota to ensure that Wathwood Hospital is provided with 24 hour Consultant cover. It is anticipated that the on-call rota will be a 1 in 5 non-residential. There is a 1st Tier on call (with Core Trainees, Higher Trainees, Staff grades and Speciality Doctors) also oncall at all times. The oncall solely covers Wathwood Hospital.There are no separate special responsibilities.Person Specification QualificationsMBBS 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 practiceAcademic Skills & Lifelong LearningAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesParticipate in CPD ProgrammeTeach trainees from medical and allied health professionals in clinical settingsAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publicationsHas led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patientsTeaching experienceClinical 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 issuesAdditional knowledge in one or more areas of specialtyKnowledge 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 researchPublished audit projectManagementKnowledge 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 projectTransport & TravelHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeAble to fulfil the travel requirements of the postOwn carOther 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 Check This 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.Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr