Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry

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

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).

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)