Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctorfor 12 months in Forensic Psychiatry, to join Solaris ward, a 16 bedded Low Secure Male rehabilitation ward. The post holder will support the Solaris ward MDT. This post is likely to be attractive to those who wish to gain more experience in forensic psychiatry, establish themselves in a Speciality Doctor post or prepare an application for further speciality training in Forensic Psychiatry.
Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC and have an experience of working in Forensic psychiatry. M.R.C.Psych and Section 12 Approval are desirable. All medical staff are employed by WLNT.
Start date of post: 7th February 2024
Main duties of the job
- Work with the MDT in an low secure rehabilitation ward setting and provide routine clinical care to the 16 male inpatients.
- Provide routine and ad hoc physical health care and monitoring, including HDAT monitoring and admission/6-monthly physical health assessments.
- Provide routine and ad hoc mental health care, including regular mental state reviews and (when needed) seclusion reviews.
- Maintain patient prescription charts and contribute to monthly Consent to Treat audits.
- Attend and contribute to ward rounds, CPA meetings, HCR-20 and other meetings relating to patient care including the taking of minutes.
- Preparation of reports (CPA, some MHRT), discharge summaries, interward referral forms, MoJ leave application forms, SOAD referral forms.
- Attendance at the ward reflective practice and relational security meeting.
- To arrange cross-cover with colleagues for annual and study leave
- Occasionally you may be asked to support a different part of the service 1 day a week to cover any service needs. This will be discussed and job planned as needed.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree.
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Desirable
- MRCPsych.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Registrar or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Higher degree such as a Masters or PhD
Eligibility
Essential
- At least 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on part time flexible basis)
- At least 2 years in a speciality training programme in psychiatry or as a fixed term speciality trainee inPsychiatry
Knowledge, Clinical expertise in speciality
Essential
- Good knowledge of Psychiatry
- Knowledge and experience in psychopharmacology as applicable to Forensic Services
Desirable
- Experience in a variety of therapies
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Training in medical/clinical education and supervision
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
Clinical Audit and Research
Essential
- Willing to participate in clinical audit activities.
- Evidence of participation in audit and/or research
Desirable
- Interest in clinical research
- Relevant Publications
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree.
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Desirable
- MRCPsych.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Registrar or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Higher degree such as a Masters or PhD
Eligibility
Essential
- At least 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on part time flexible basis)
- At least 2 years in a speciality training programme in psychiatry or as a fixed term speciality trainee inPsychiatry
Knowledge, Clinical expertise in speciality
Essential
- Good knowledge of Psychiatry
- Knowledge and experience in psychopharmacology as applicable to Forensic Services
Desirable
- Experience in a variety of therapies
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Training in medical/clinical education and supervision
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
Clinical Audit and Research
Essential
- Willing to participate in clinical audit activities.
- Evidence of participation in audit and/or research
Desirable
- Interest in clinical research
- Relevant Publications
Disclosure 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
