Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Psychiatrist for 6 months in Forensic Psychiatry to join Millbrook ward, a 16 bedded Medium Secure Male admission ward. The post holder will provide leadership and support the Millbrook ward MDT.
Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC and have an approved clinician status with an experience of working in Forensic psychiatry. CCT in forensic psychiatry is desirable. All medical staff are employed by WLNT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have clinical responsibility for 16 medium secure inpatients on the admission ward and will be responsible for the quality of care on Millbrook Ward.
Millbrook Ward is one of three medium secure wards based at Medway Lodge, part of Three Bridges Medium Secure Unit in Ealing. There are a further five medium secure wards located at Thames Lodge, within the same perimeter.
The candidate will have key managerial responsibility locally, providing clinical leadership to Millbrook Ward, through active engagement and participation in ward clinical governance activity. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate a commitment to service improvement both within their clinical environment and across the medium secure directorate. They will need to deliver care in accordance with the Clinical Model for Medium Secure and demonstrate a commitment to the trust values and key quality priorities for the service.
The post holder will be managed through the governance structures of West London Forensic Services, reporting to the Clinical/Medical Lead for Male Medium Secure.
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 Managers, Service Director and Senior Management in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.
About us
Millbrook Ward has a multidisciplinary team. The MDT consists of a Ward Manager, Full time Specialty doctor, Forensic Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist. The MDT has a weekly clinical team meeting, community meetings and reflective practice. Quality assurance and quality improvement activity takes place at the monthly ward Clinical Improvement Group (CIG).
The nursing establishment is 5-5-4 (day, evening and late shift) for a 16 bedded admission ward. The team is supported by the Physical Healthcare department which consists of a GP and a Specialist Nurse Practitioner.
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' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
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.
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
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. HCR20, HONOS
Desirable
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register
- 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
Other
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- 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
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
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. HCR20, HONOS
Desirable
- CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register
- 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
Other
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- 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
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).
