Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to work in the Low Secure In-patient & Community Forensic Team, available for an initial period of six months pending recruitment to a substantive position in the near future.
Main duties of the job
The post is full-time and works in partnership with another Consultant colleague and the Integrated Manager within the Low Secure Service within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Adult Mental Health Directorate is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of mental health services to Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan (population of 417,000 served). The Directorate focuses its services on individuals aged between 18 and 65 years of age with severe and/or enduring mental health problems. Services are organised within the context of eight discrete neighbourhoods within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Each neighbourhood is served by its own CMHT. In-patient facilities are located at University Hospital Llandough.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants should preferably either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within three months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary for this post is £94,638 per annum.
About us
Applicants must ensure they provide the names and contact details of referees covering at least the last three years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our mission isCaring for People, Keeping People Well and ourvision is that every persons chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our populations health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our mission isCaring for People, Keeping People Well and ourvision is that every persons chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our populations health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Eligible for Approved Clinician (Wales) status
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and gate-keeping in high, medium and low secure psychiatric settings
- Experience of working closely with MAPPA and criminal justice system in providing support to manage risk for individuals with mental disorders
- Experience of developing care pathway for very complex forensic cases
- Experience of conducting prison clinics
Skills
Essential
- Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry
- Knowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment tools
- Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Eligible for Approved Clinician (Wales) status
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and gate-keeping in high, medium and low secure psychiatric settings
- Experience of working closely with MAPPA and criminal justice system in providing support to manage risk for individuals with mental disorders
- Experience of developing care pathway for very complex forensic cases
- Experience of conducting prison clinics
Skills
Essential
- Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry
- Knowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment tools
- Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
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).
