Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join the team in secure care and offender health, working within the community based forensic outreach and liaison service, known as the FIRST team. The appointed person will work under the supervision of a consultant forensic psychiatrist, within a multidisciplinary clinical team, to provide person-centred, recovery based forensic mental health care, primarily for adult men in the community.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team, as well as being able to work in a flexible way with service users who have a range of complex needs. There are opportunities for continuing professional development, audit, research and teaching.
Main duties of the job
The successful individual will have full registration with the General Medical Council and substantial experience of clinical psychiatry. Experience of working in secure settings or with offenders would be ideal, but is not essential as supervision and training will be provided as necessary.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
This great opportunity will include:
- Personalised portfolio
- Access to the RCPsych's CPD Online
- Support in gaining research competencies
- 1.5 SPA sessions per week
- Involvement in our academic programme and teaching
- Informal enquiries are encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will also have strong clinical skills, both from a physical and mental health perspective as well as excellent communication skills, team working skills and flexibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will also have strong clinical skills, both from a physical and mental health perspective as well as excellent communication skills, team working skills and flexibility.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development
- Significant experience of psychiatry
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to be involved in management of service
- Able to travel
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Additional post-registration Qualification
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Experience of and demonstrable interest in forensic psychiatry
- Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population
- Experience of and demonstrable commitment to service improvement and development
- Completed clinically relevant audit projects
- Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/ postgraduate level
- Evidence of potential for effective leadership
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development
- Significant experience of psychiatry
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement within multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to be involved in management of service
- Able to travel
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Additional post-registration Qualification
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Experience of and demonstrable interest in forensic psychiatry
- Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population
- Experience of and demonstrable commitment to service improvement and development
- Completed clinically relevant audit projects
- Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/ postgraduate level
- Evidence of potential for effective leadership
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
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).
