NHS
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
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Job Description
- Req#: E0026-24-0014?language=en&page=421&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Prior experience working in a forensic mental health team
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
- Additional Clinical Qualifications
- Evidence of additional teaching skills
- Experience as a lecturer or Supervision
- Competitive Salary
- Registration renewal paid by the hospital
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Use of onsite gym
- Cheswold perks and rewards that can be used at a number of local businesses
- Free parking
- And much more
- Medical responsibility for the inpatients receiving care at the hospital.
- The post holder will have overall responsibility for patient treatment plans, whilst liaising with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- To work with your speciality doctor, our GP service and other professionals to ensure compliance against all guidelines and legal requirements.
- To perform assessments on referrals, to oversee the effective and efficient admission of new patients and the discharge of patients from our care.
- The post holder will have responsibility for the supervision of reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers' hearings and would be expected to attend hearings.
- The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of satisfactory patient records.
- To lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management and to embed clinical governance within the Hospital.
- Assess capacity of inpatients whenever appropriate.
- To act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients detained under the Mental Health Act at the hospital.
- To decide on the renewal of detention under the Mental Health Act as appropriate.
- To review and meet the patient group for regular ward rounds and involve families are carers when appropriate to do so.
- To liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required.
- To undertake clinical audits as part of the hospitals governance processes.
- To partake in governance committee work and meetings on issues like drugs & therapeutics, clinical effectiveness, policies or lessons learnt.
- In the rare event of immediate input being required the post holder will also be available for out-of-hours consultations with the on-call speciality doctor and hospital staff as appropriate.
- To participate in the daily hospital handover briefings (15 mins) and weekend conference call briefings (10 mins) when you are the on-call consultant.
- To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Medical Director and when appropriate with the Chief Nurse, Modern Matron or other senior managers.
- To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
- To actively market the hospital and promote a positive personal and professional profile within both the medical community and within our local community.
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the hospital. To act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
- To report immediately to the hospital manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a patient, colleague, self or other as relevant to the health and safety of the facility in question.
- To support the development of the process, practice and delivery of Active Care.
- To understand and ensure the implementation of the Hospitals health and safety policy and emergency and fire procedures.
- To have responsibility to manage risk to self and others in immediate vicinity and to take reasonable care of own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by the post holders acts or omissions.
- To report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment and any potential hazard to the appropriate hospital manager.
- To comply with all health & safety policies and procedures. To be aware of the responsibilities outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
- To demonstrate non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
- To assist in ensuring quality targets are met in accordance with agreed standards.
- To participate in agreed systems of appraisal and individual performance review with the role of employee.
- To ensure the security of the Hospitals is maintained at all times.
- To adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales, GMC standards and guidelines, Department of Health guidelines and legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
- To undertake other duties, as required.
- Medical responsibility for the inpatients receiving care at the hospital.
- The post holder will have overall responsibility for patient treatment plans, whilst liaising with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- To work with your speciality doctor, our GP service and other professionals to ensure compliance against all guidelines and legal requirements.
- To perform assessments on referrals, to oversee the effective and efficient admission of new patients and the discharge of patients from our care.
- The post holder will have responsibility for the supervision of reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers' hearings and would be expected to attend hearings.
- The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of satisfactory patient records.
- To lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management and to embed clinical governance within the Hospital.
- Assess capacity of inpatients whenever appropriate.
- To act as Responsible Clinician for inpatients detained under the Mental Health Act at the hospital.
- To decide on the renewal of detention under the Mental Health Act as appropriate.
- To review and meet the patient group for regular ward rounds and involve families are carers when appropriate to do so.
- To liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required.
- To undertake clinical audits as part of the hospitals governance processes.
- To partake in governance committee work and meetings on issues like drugs & therapeutics, clinical effectiveness, policies or lessons learnt.
- In the rare event of immediate input being required the post holder will also be available for out-of-hours consultations with the on-call speciality doctor and hospital staff as appropriate.
- To participate in the daily hospital handover briefings (15 mins) and weekend conference call briefings (10 mins) when you are the on-call consultant.
- To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Medical Director and when appropriate with the Chief Nurse, Modern Matron or other senior managers.
- To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
- To actively market the hospital and promote a positive personal and professional profile within both the medical community and within our local community.
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the hospital. To act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
- To report immediately to the hospital manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a patient, colleague, self or other as relevant to the health and safety of the facility in question.
- To support the development of the process, practice and delivery of Active Care.
- To understand and ensure the implementation of the Hospitals health and safety policy and emergency and fire procedures.
- To have responsibility to manage risk to self and others in immediate vicinity and to take reasonable care of own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by the post holders acts or omissions.
- To report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment and any potential hazard to the appropriate hospital manager.
- To comply with all health & safety policies and procedures. To be aware of the responsibilities outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
- To demonstrate non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
- To assist in ensuring quality targets are met in accordance with agreed standards.
- To participate in agreed systems of appraisal and individual performance review with the role of employee.
- To ensure the security of the Hospitals is maintained at all times.
- To adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales, GMC standards and guidelines, Department of Health guidelines and legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
- To undertake other duties, as required.
- T1Registered Medical Practitioner
- T2Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- T3Eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry.
- T4Recent experience at senior level in adult psychiatry
- Either:-
- Experience in Mental Illness psychiatry, or
- Experience in Personality Disorder psychiatry, or
- Experience in forensic psychiatry
- T5Experience of Psychiatry MRCPsych
- T6Approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 1983
- T1Registered Medical Practitioner
- T2Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- T3Eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry.
- T4Recent experience at senior level in adult psychiatry
- Either:-
- Experience in Mental Illness psychiatry, or
- Experience in Personality Disorder psychiatry, or
- Experience in forensic psychiatry
- T5Experience of Psychiatry MRCPsych
- T6Approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 1983
Job summary
We are extending our services and invite applications for the position of Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist within a 110 bed local independent Forensic Mental Health Hospital located in Doncaster South Yorkshire. You would be joining a team of 4 experienced forensic consultants.
This is a small and friendly service. We are not owned by foreign hedge funds or venture capitalists; rather we are locally owned with strong people and service values. We have no debt. We work in partnership with the NHS to develop a range of excellent facilities for our patients and staff. We are currently opening some new pathway services and wish to extend our psychiatrist team in the secure environment. Our people are what makes us unique and it is our shared values that ensures we provide the best care and environment for our patients to thrive and develop As a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist you will have a significant part to play in delivering those common goals and leading service multi-disciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
Job Requirements Essential
Job Requirements Desirable
About us
In return we offer the successful candidate the following;
We apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for disclosure and the GMC for validation of credentials on successful candidates. Applications must have current UK professional registration. No agencies please.
Date posted
29 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£165,000 to £179,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
E0026-24-0014
Job locations
Cheswold Lane
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 8AR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Position: Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Salary: Competitive Dependent on Experience
Reports to: Medical Director
Responsible for:
Objective To discharge patients by delivering great care, safely with dignity and compassion whilst involving patients and their carers in the journey.
Summary of Purpose
The post holder will have responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of the clinical health-improvement service delivered by the hospital to the patients under your care. You will have responsibility for patient assessment diagnosis and the delivery of treatment plans (physical, mental, psychological, dietary and occupational etc). You will ensure the hospital works in accordance with all legal and clinical guidelines. You will lead both governance and people via the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties and Responsibilities
Communication
Marketing
Training and Development
The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the regular academic meeting and lead on a chosen specialist medical topic or clinical area of interest.
The post holder will be expected to adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Health and Safety
General
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies (Experience and Knowledge)
Essential /Desirable
T1
Registered Medical Practitioner
E
T2
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
E
T3
Eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry.
E
T4
Recent experience at senior level in adult psychiatry
Either:-
Experience in Mental Illness psychiatry, or
Experience in Personality Disorder psychiatry, or
Experience in forensic psychiatry
E
T5
Experience of Psychiatry MRCPsych
E
T6
Approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 1983
E
Job responsibilities
Position: Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Salary: Competitive Dependent on Experience
Reports to: Medical Director
Responsible for:
Objective To discharge patients by delivering great care, safely with dignity and compassion whilst involving patients and their carers in the journey.
Summary of Purpose
The post holder will have responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of the clinical health-improvement service delivered by the hospital to the patients under your care. You will have responsibility for patient assessment diagnosis and the delivery of treatment plans (physical, mental, psychological, dietary and occupational etc). You will ensure the hospital works in accordance with all legal and clinical guidelines. You will lead both governance and people via the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties and Responsibilities
Communication
Marketing
Training and Development
The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the regular academic meeting and lead on a chosen specialist medical topic or clinical area of interest.
The post holder will be expected to adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Health and Safety
General
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies (Experience and Knowledge)
Essential /Desirable
T1
Registered Medical Practitioner
E
T2
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
E
T3
Eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry.
E
T4
Recent experience at senior level in adult psychiatry
Either:-
Experience in Mental Illness psychiatry, or
Experience in Personality Disorder psychiatry, or
Experience in forensic psychiatry
E
T5
Experience of Psychiatry MRCPsych
E
T6
Approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, 1983
E
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Cheswold Park Hospital
Address
Cheswold Lane
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 8AR
Employer's website
https://www.cheswoldparkhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cheswold Park Hospital
Address
Cheswold Lane
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 8AR
Employer's website
https://www.cheswoldparkhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.