Job summary
This is a part time ( 0.8 FTE) Consultant Psychiatrist post in Forensic Psychiatry based at the Hatherton Centre, St George's Hospital in Stafford. This post is a newly created position in response to a reconfiguration of services across the directorate
The Forensic Psychiatry Directorate provides inpatient psychiatric care for mentally disordered offenders from Staffordshire, Wolverhampton and Shropshire.
Main duties of the job
The inpatient position is based at providing care for patients at the Hatherton centre, a medium secure hospital based at St George's hospital site. The post holder will provide medical input to Newport house, an 8 bedded medium secure intensive care unit with the Hatherton Centre. The post holder will also provide medical support to the physical health pathway
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by
- Supporting your career development and progression.
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccination every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we ask from you
We are looking to recruit a consultant forensic psychiatrists with a CCT in forensic psychiatry for this position. Having PICU experience would be considered essential for the role. As the role will involve providing support to the physical health pathway, having previous experience of assessing and treating physical health conditions will also be essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we ask from you
We are looking to recruit a consultant forensic psychiatrists with a CCT in forensic psychiatry for this position. Having PICU experience would be considered essential for the role. As the role will involve providing support to the physical health pathway, having previous experience of assessing and treating physical health conditions will also be essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or equivalent training as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (senior trainees in forensic psychiatry must be within six months of CCT at the point of interview)
- Full GMC registration plus eligibility for specialist registration
Clinical and professional competence
Essential
- A high level of expertise in risk assessment and management
- Ability to manage own time and to prioritise clinical workload
- A high level of expertise in forensic psychiatry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or equivalent training as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (senior trainees in forensic psychiatry must be within six months of CCT at the point of interview)
- Full GMC registration plus eligibility for specialist registration
Clinical and professional competence
Essential
- A high level of expertise in risk assessment and management
- Ability to manage own time and to prioritise clinical workload
- A high level of expertise in forensic psychiatry
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Hatherton Centre, St George’s Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3AG
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
