Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking for a dynamic and passionate person with experience of working in forensic or rehabilitation psychiatry to support the lead clinician, Dr Kooyman to manage a 16 bedded male medium secure rehabilitation ward at River House, Bethlem Royal Hospital. This is a full time permanent specialty doctor position which would be ideal for someone wanting to gain training and experience in forensic psychiatry with a view to moving on to higher training, or alternatively somebody seeking a secure, enjoyable long-term position. No on call responsibilities. Lots of training and teaching opportunities in the field of forensic psychiatry.

Main duties of the job

Full time cover of one 16 bedded male forensic rehabilitation medium secure ward. This includes helping manage the mental and physical healthcare of the patients, assisting in writing reports for CPAs, tribunals, manager's hearings and to the MOJ (applications for leave etc).

About us

SLaM recently has undergone reconfiguration around the operational management of services back to Borough based, localised services for adult mental health and older adults' liaison psychiatry services. The Lambeth Community Forensic Team is managed within the Croydon borough directorate, along with all other SLAM forensic services. Whilst these services are financially managed within local Boroughs, the CAGs remain in place in this new reconfiguration as part of a new central Quality Centre, leading to design care pathways in line with the evidence base.

The Forensic department includes:

Four male medium secure wards at River House, Bethlem Royal Hospital.
One female medium secure ward, currently at Bridge House, Lambeth Hospital.
One male personality disorder medium secure ward at River House
One low secure ward: Chaffinch, Bethlem Royal Hospital
Ward in the Community (locked, non-secure ward) Lambeth Hospital
Four community mental health teams (one for each SLAM borough)
Criminal justice liaison team.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £52,530 - £82,400 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CRY-6497676-JA

Job locations

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be invited to attend a Friday morning forensic Clinical Academic morning at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology (IoPPN) and will have another SPA session to use of their choice. Research opportunities are available.

The post holder will have no outpatient or out of hours commitment. Working with the consultant, the post holder will have responsibility for the medical and psychiatric care of 16 patients on Effra ward.

The post holder will be involved as a multidisciplinary team member in the assessment and management of patients admitted to the ward, working alongside a team psychologist, occupational therapist, social worker, activity co-ordinator, consultant psychiatrist and nursing staff.The post holder will be supported by fellow specialty doctors, CTs and STs working on other wards in the service.The post holder will also have specific responsibilities for undertaking clinical audit under the direction of the ward Consultant. This post would ideally suit someone wishing to further their clinical experience in forensic psychiatry andcouldact as a springboard to higher training.

The role of the post will include:

Attendance and presentation of medical reports at CPA meetings

Attendance at weekly ward rounds and HCR-20 risk formulation meetings.

Preparation of reports and supported attendance at Managers hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals

Preparation of reports and applications to the Ministry of Justice for the purposes of requesting leave, requesting transfer and providing requested summaries of patient progress

Attendance at weekly supervision with the Consultant Psychiatrist (Dr Iain Kooyman).

Participation and contribution to service audit and evaluation. Engaging in research activities in keeping with the aims of the Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science Department of the IoPPN.

Attendance at Reflective Group Practice once per fortnight.

Regular (weekly) teaching of year 3 and 4 medical students from GKT Medical School

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the post will include:

Attendance and presentation of medical reports at CPA meetings

Attendance at weekly ward rounds and HCR-20 risk formulation meetings.

Preparation of reports and supported attendance at Managers hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals

Preparation of reports and applications to the Ministry of Justice for the purposes of requesting leave, requesting transfer and providing requested summaries of patient progress

Attendance at weekly supervision with the Consultant Psychiatrist (Dr Iain Kooyman).

Participation and contribution to service audit and evaluation. Engaging in research activities in keeping with the aims of the Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science Department of the IoPPN.

Attendance at Reflective Group Practice once per fortnight.

Regular (weekly) teaching of year 3 and 4 medical students from GKT Medical School

Person Specification

Clinical

Essential

GMC registration
Excellent working knowledge and experience of the 1983 Mental Health Act, Code of Practice and Care Programme Approach
Training or experience in Forensic Psychiatry or rehabilitation psychiatry
Computer literate
Participation in Medical Audit and Quality Assurance
Enthusiasm for forensic psychiatry
Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
Excellent report writing and record keeping skills
Excellent communication skills. Ability to get on with colleagues. Capacity to respond positively to changing NHS environment

Desirable

Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.A / I
Full Member or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
Publications accepted by peer review journals in the field of forensic or rehabilitation psychiatry
Training in violence risk assessment
Formal training in effective psychological therapies
Experience of teaching medical students
8.MCPsych part 1 or equivalent MCRP part 1 or equivalent

Person Specification

Clinical

Essential

GMC registration
Excellent working knowledge and experience of the 1983 Mental Health Act, Code of Practice and Care Programme Approach
Training or experience in Forensic Psychiatry or rehabilitation psychiatry
Computer literate
Participation in Medical Audit and Quality Assurance
Enthusiasm for forensic psychiatry
Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
Excellent report writing and record keeping skills
Excellent communication skills. Ability to get on with colleagues. Capacity to respond positively to changing NHS environment

Desirable

Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.A / I
Full Member or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
Publications accepted by peer review journals in the field of forensic or rehabilitation psychiatry
Training in violence risk assessment
Formal training in effective psychological therapies
Experience of teaching medical students
8.MCPsych part 1 or equivalent MCRP part 1 or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).