Job summary
Substantive Consultant Psychiatrist - with dual CCT in Adolescent Forensic psychiatry or single CCT / CESR in Forensic or Child and Adolescent psychiatry with experience of the other specialty.
Applications are invited from candidates with experience of Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry for a Consultant Forensic CAMHS Psychiatrist post in the North West London Community Forensic CAMHS Team, West London NHS Trust. Although it is preferred that applicants have Higher Training in both Adolescent and Forensic psychiatry, this is not essential if experience in forensic and CAMHS psychiatry can be demonstrated. Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC. Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within six months of interview is a requirement. All applicants should have Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status or be able to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role
The vacancy has arisen as the result of the current post-holder due to commence maternity leave from early December 2023. The duration of this post will be for 12 months in first instance commencing from 1.12.2023.
The LDA service is a new addition to our SCFT and went live in spring 2023 with core MDT and clinical lead in post. This hub offers forensic community care under CPA to those with Intellectual Disability and / or Autism who have been discharged from any low, medium or high secure hospital. For this hub more than the other 3 geographical hubs, there is significant amount of in-reach work, to support the discharge planning of those from North West London in specialist secure hospitals around the country, attending and contributing to ward rounds, CPAs and CTRs. The consultation role around assessing and managing risk behaviours for those with Intellectual Disability and / or Autism to professionals working locally is also extremely important including offering individual consultations and attendance at specialist local dynamic support meetings.
There are currently 28-30 people with Intellectual Disability and / or Autism from North West London in secure hospitals. Average length of admission is 2-3 years. This number has remained relatively stable over the last 5 years.
About us
Our Trust is rated Good overall by CQC and outstanding for Caring. West London NHS Trust is one of the largest, most diverse mental health providers in the UK, employing around 3,000 staff and caring for over 20,000 people each year. As well as our Local Services serving the diverse and vibrant communities of Hounslow, Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham, we provide low and medium secure inpatient and specialist community forensic services for men and women from London and beyond. As part of community forensic services we provide in addition to specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) we also provide community Forensic Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS) and this community Learning Disability & Autism (LD&A) service and Court liaison & Diversion service to magistrates and Crown Courts across North West and Central London.
The Trust also provides a range of specialist services at a regional and national level, including Broadmoor, our high security psychiatric hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service covers 8 boroughs of North West London in 4 hubs as described above. The post has arisen to provide cover for the current post holders maternity leave due to commence in December 2023. The post holder will carry no direct responsibility for inpatients but will support inpatient teams across the county in planning discharge from early in the admission journey.
While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the team manager and locality manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Trust that provides all aspects of forensic care and treatment and leads the local CAMHS provider collaborative, providing a large peer group and a range of opportunities to develop your clinical, management and leadership skills in a variety of settings. There are also opportunities to apply for funded sessions or use SPA time for leadership, medical education, research, QI and other linked activities. We seek to support you in your individual professional career, co-create the job of your dreams.
As a Trust we are always looking at ways we can improve how we work. Through optional courses and study days we will help you keep up to date with the latest treatments and practices, helping you reach your potential.
The Trust acts as a teaching centre for Undergraduates and for Postgraduate Trainees in psychiatry. Our world famous forensic service also attracts a significant level of international interest from students and practising clinicians who do short term visiting placements to learn more about what we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service covers 8 boroughs of North West London in 4 hubs as described above. The post has arisen to provide cover for the current post holders maternity leave due to commence in December 2023. The post holder will carry no direct responsibility for inpatients but will support inpatient teams across the county in planning discharge from early in the admission journey.
While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the team manager and locality manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Trust that provides all aspects of forensic care and treatment and leads the local CAMHS provider collaborative, providing a large peer group and a range of opportunities to develop your clinical, management and leadership skills in a variety of settings. There are also opportunities to apply for funded sessions or use SPA time for leadership, medical education, research, QI and other linked activities. We seek to support you in your individual professional career, co-create the job of your dreams.
As a Trust we are always looking at ways we can improve how we work. Through optional courses and study days we will help you keep up to date with the latest treatments and practices, helping you reach your potential.
The Trust acts as a teaching centre for Undergraduates and for Postgraduate Trainees in psychiatry. Our world famous forensic service also attracts a significant level of international interest from students and practising clinicians who do short term visiting placements to learn more about what we do.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or Learning Disability
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
- Experience in Learning Disability community services
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. HCR20, HONOS
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites and hostels
Desirable
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or Learning Disability
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
- Experience in Learning Disability community services
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. HCR20, HONOS
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites and hostels
Desirable
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
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
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).
