Job summary
The North London Forensic Service have an exciting position available for an enthusiastic and motivated consultant forensic psychiatrist to join the multidisciplinary teams on Severn Ward and Avesbury House within the low secure rehabilitation pathway. The successful applicant will join the group of consultant forensic psychiatrists within the North London Forensic Service, a large forensic psychiatric service with its secure care services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. The successful applicant will join the existing substantive responsible clinicians to have a caseload across half of the Severn Ward and Avesbury House, both within the low secure rehabilitation pathway. Each of these wards promote positive recovery, the management of risk and risk reduction, and a proactive drive toward more independent living. The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing consultant leadership to this well organised team in the delivery of high-quality patient care to service users. The post holder will find themselves well supported, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaborative working within the North London Forensic Service, The North London Forensic Collaborative, and The North London Mental Health Partnership.
Main duties of the job
Please find attached Job description of the consultant forensic psychiatrist role, this role is based at Chase Farm Hospital (127 The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8JL)
About us
Join us at an exciting time for Barnet, Haringey and Enfield Mental Health NHS Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. After three years working in Partnership, we are due to create a new Trust, to be known as the North London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 November 2024, subject to Secretary of State approval. Join us to be part of the North London Way as we:
o Collaborate at every level by living our Values to create the right conditions for us all to work togethero Develop our new Trust culture, to help make our new Trust a great place to work and to receive great careo Empower our teams to lead the planned improvements in our services, by skilling them and giving them the tools to make the changeso Focus on delivering excellence at every level to improve our performance and ensure consistently high quality care across all our serviceso Ensure that research, Quality Improvement and technology lead the way and are embedded in our serviceso Take a trauma informed approach to everything we doWe look forward to welcoming you to the new North London NHS Foundation Trust, where we work in the North London Way to deliver: Better Mental Health, Better Lives, Better Communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to service users in Severn Ward and Avesbury House.
To provide assessments, treatments, and interventions as part of Severn Ward and Avesbury House.
To provide holistic care considering the complex health and social care needs of the Service user.
To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of Severn Ward and Avesbury House., further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
To provide psychiatric assessment and treatment of forensic psychiatric inpatients.
To take on the role of Responsible Clinician for detained patients.
To produce reports for CQC Tribunals, Hospital Managers hearings and Criminal Justice System where required.
To take the lead on prescribing and risk assessments.
***Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to service users in Severn Ward and Avesbury House.
To provide assessments, treatments, and interventions as part of Severn Ward and Avesbury House.
To provide holistic care considering the complex health and social care needs of the Service user.
To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of Severn Ward and Avesbury House., further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
To provide psychiatric assessment and treatment of forensic psychiatric inpatients.
To take on the role of Responsible Clinician for detained patients.
To produce reports for CQC Tribunals, Hospital Managers hearings and Criminal Justice System where required.
To take the lead on prescribing and risk assessments.
***Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.***
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC Medical Register or eligible to register within six months.
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrist or equivalent qualifications/ certification
- To be "approved" under Section 12 (2) of the 1983 Mental Health Act, the 2007 amendments and any successor legislation.
- Approved Clinician status in terms of the same legislation
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and community psychiatric settings.
- Membership of a professional indemnity organisation.
- Engagement with annual appraisal.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary teaching.
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
- Capacity to respond positively to the changing nature of an acute inpatient setting.
- Excellent communication skills in verbal and written media.
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health in reach prison settings.
- Publications in the field of Psychiatry
- Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Have experience working with different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Team player to fit in with multi professional team
- To have an approachable attitude to team members.
Interests
Essential
- Willingness to represent the service at Trust wide meeting and in discussions with partner agencies and Commissioners
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work and build relationships with other agencies and departments
- Ability to work with Trust management in the spirit of mutually supportive co-operation
- Ability to drive and willingness to use own car on an occasional basis, expenses to be provided by the Trust at normal rates. There are standard methods of paying travel expenses defined by national terms and conditions which vary with the degree of travel.
- Ability to travel between locations
- Ability to cover for absent colleagues when necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC Medical Register or eligible to register within six months.
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrist or equivalent qualifications/ certification
- To be "approved" under Section 12 (2) of the 1983 Mental Health Act, the 2007 amendments and any successor legislation.
- Approved Clinician status in terms of the same legislation
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and community psychiatric settings.
- Membership of a professional indemnity organisation.
- Engagement with annual appraisal.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary teaching.
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
- Capacity to respond positively to the changing nature of an acute inpatient setting.
- Excellent communication skills in verbal and written media.
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health in reach prison settings.
- Publications in the field of Psychiatry
- Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Have experience working with different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Team player to fit in with multi professional team
- To have an approachable attitude to team members.
Interests
Essential
- Willingness to represent the service at Trust wide meeting and in discussions with partner agencies and Commissioners
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work and build relationships with other agencies and departments
- Ability to work with Trust management in the spirit of mutually supportive co-operation
- Ability to drive and willingness to use own car on an occasional basis, expenses to be provided by the Trust at normal rates. There are standard methods of paying travel expenses defined by national terms and conditions which vary with the degree of travel.
- Ability to travel between locations
- Ability to cover for absent colleagues when necessary
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).
