Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry - Ashford Unit

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to join our secure services at the Ashford Unit, Tatchbury Mount, delivering specialist psychiatric care within an adult low secure forensic unit. In this role, you will lead multi-disciplinary care, managing complex cases for adults with intellectual disabilities who have forensic histories. Working with an experienced team, you will perform thorough assessments, design bespoke treatment plans, and oversee risk management processes that support patient rehabilitation and safe reintegration. With a balanced focus on both clinical leadership and direct patient care, this role offers 5 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, welcoming flexible working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for consultants dedicated to impactful forensic mental health care within a structured, patient-centred setting.

We can also offer you

Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8,000

Pension alternative contribution policy

NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser

Educational/Training/Research opportunities

Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day

Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor

Peer support group

Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities

Weekly academic teaching

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry at the Ashford Unit, you will manage the psychiatric care of adult patients with intellectual disabilities in a low secure forensic setting. Key duties include:

Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, developing care plans, and monitoring treatment outcomes.

Leading clinical decision-making and risk management within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and recovery-focused care.

Acting as the Responsible Clinician for detained patients, with Mental Health Act duties and active participation in Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews.

Providing clinical oversight and guidance to team members, supporting a collaborative approach to complex cases.

Participating in service development, quality improvement, and governance activities to enhance care standards and service effectiveness.

This role is ideal for consultants with expertise in forensic psychiatry, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-SS-MED-6340

Job locations

Ashford Unit

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general Forensic psychiatry.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general Forensic psychiatry.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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).