Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant psychiatrist for 12 months in Forensic Psychiatry, to join Lea ward, an 18 bedded Medium Secure Male rehabilitation ward. The post holder will provide leadership and support the Millbrook ward MDT. This is a maternity cover for 12 months with a possibility of extension.
Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC and have an approved clinician status with an experience of working in Forensic psychiatry. CCT in forensic psychiatry is desirable. All medical staff are employed by WLNT.
Closing Date: 17th July 2024
Interview Date: WB 25TH Jul
Start date 12TH August 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of care in accordance with national policy (CPA, NICE guidelines) and local policy (Clinical Model, Admissions & Transfers Policy).
The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical Leadership to Lea Ward, which includes working in partnership with the Ward Manager, leading the MDT and chairing key clinical and management meetings on the ward.
The post holder will be required to assess patients in other hospitals and prisons, as requested, in order to provide opinions on their care and treatment.
The post holder will work closely with local psychiatric services and other agencies, including the Ministry of Justice in the case of restricted patients, to facilitate the transfer or discharge of suitable patients. The post holder will be expected to participate in the follow-up with any patient sent on trial Lea or conditionally or absolutely discharged from the hospital.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. HCR20, HONOS
Desirable
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12
Other
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. HCR20, HONOS
Desirable
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12
Other
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
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).
