Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Forensic Community Team, based at St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary service that plays a vital role at the interface of secure inpatient services and community care. The team is committed to recovery-focused, evidence-based practice and works closely with patients, carers and partner agencies to support safe reintegration into the community while reducing risks to others. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated consultant with a passion for forensic psychiatry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across complex systems. In return we offer excellent peer support, opportunities for research, teaching and service development, and the chance to shape the future of forensic community services in the North East.
Main duties of the job
As Consultant Psychiatrist you will provide clinical leadership within the Forensic Community Team, working with adults who have severe mental illness and complex forensic needs. You will undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, support recovery planning, and contribute to structured risk assessments that inform safe and effective care. Acting as Responsible Clinician, you will manage patients on conditional discharges and Community Treatment Orders, preparing reports for Mental Health Tribunals and the Ministry of Justice. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across the Trust, as well as with MAPPA, probation and local community services, to ensure continuity of care and robust risk management. You will supervise and support medical trainees, contribute to audit, teaching and governance, and will be encouraged to develop special interests aligned to service priorities. The post offers 2.5 SPAs for professional development and strong peer support through an active consultant group.
About us
Why us?
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join CNTW as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Forensic Community Team at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle. The team supports people with severe mental illness and forensic needs as they move safely from secure hospital care into the community.
Your role will include assessing and treating patients, acting as Responsible Clinician for those under the Mental Health Act, and contributing to risk assessments and safe care planning. You will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team, work closely with local mental health services, and attend multi-agency meetings such as MAPPA. You will also provide specialist advice through Forensic Liaison Clinics and support patients during transitions of care.
Alongside clinical duties you will contribute to service development, governance, audit and teaching, with 2.5 SPAs to support your CPD and special interests. On-call duties are part of the role, arranged through a local rota.
This post offers a rewarding balance of patient care, leadership, teaching and service development, within a Trust known for quality, innovation and staff wellbeing.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join CNTW as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Forensic Community Team at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle. The team supports people with severe mental illness and forensic needs as they move safely from secure hospital care into the community.
Your role will include assessing and treating patients, acting as Responsible Clinician for those under the Mental Health Act, and contributing to risk assessments and safe care planning. You will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team, work closely with local mental health services, and attend multi-agency meetings such as MAPPA. You will also provide specialist advice through Forensic Liaison Clinics and support patients during transitions of care.
Alongside clinical duties you will contribute to service development, governance, audit and teaching, with 2.5 SPAs to support your CPD and special interests. On-call duties are part of the role, arranged through a local rota.
This post offers a rewarding balance of patient care, leadership, teaching and service development, within a Trust known for quality, innovation and staff wellbeing.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry)
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working within community forensic setting
- Wide clinical experience in general adult and/or forensic psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy.
Personal Characteriscs
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry)
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working within community forensic setting
- Wide clinical experience in general adult and/or forensic psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy.
Personal Characteriscs
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
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).
