Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist in Broadmoor Hospital.
In 2019, we moved into the new hospital, which provides a modern, state-of-the-art, high secure facility for patients from across London and southern England that meets national and local policy requirements. The environment is safe and secure in relation to protection of the public, visitors, staff and patients. It is designed to maximise the delivery of modern clinical care.
We are seeking a forensic psychiatrist who is enthusiastic, is focussed on providing high quality care for patients, has proven clinical and leadership skills and is able to manage highly complex patients in a high secure setting. In recognition of the skills required, the post attracts a £20K recruitment and retention payment.
There are opportunities for research and engagement in quality improvement projects and for career development.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include; being the Responsible Clinician for patients on one of our ISAT (increased support and assertive treatment) wards, providing clinical leadership to your multidisciplinary team/teams, being a clinical supervisor (training provided), participating in a non resident on call, carrying out assessments of patients referred to the service, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and engaging in quality improvement and audit projects.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Level 3 Child Protection/Safeguarding & Adult Safeguarding Training
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register.
- Section 12 Approval
- Awareness of cultural issues and their influence of psychiatric presentations
- Training in the full range of effective therapeutic techniques to include Psycho-education, medication, and Psychological Therapies
Desirable
- Completion of Higher Specialist Training in Psychiatry (or within six months at time of interview) .
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Experience of working in a high secure setting
Teaching (Experience in Teaching)
Essential
- Medical students, psychiatric trainees, other NHS Staff and police personnel
- Ability to use a wide range of teaching techniques and audio-visual aids
Desirable
- Presentation at conferences
Management and Audit
Essential
- Participation in Medical Audit
Desirable
- Management Training
- Management Skills
- Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring
Service Development
Essential
- Understanding of leadership
- Negotiation skills
Desirable
- Experience in developing a service component
- Understanding of and experience in needs assessment
Information Technology experience and skills
Essential
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use email and Internet
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and engage in multiagency work
- Willingness to comply with hospital security procedures and systems.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS but able to work constructively with other sectors
- Capacity to respond positively to the constantly changing NHS environment
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Broadmoor Hospital
Joshua Jebb Way
Berkshire
RG45 7ET