Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated full time Consultant Psychiatrist, to join the West London Forensic Service based at The Orchard, St Bernard's Hospital Ealing. The post is shared between the Women's secure service and the FAST ID hub of the Specialist Forensic community team.
The salary range for this post is £105,504 - £139,882 per annum plus London Zone Weighting, pro rata.
Candidates are invited to discuss this appointment informally and in confidence with Dr Mansi Sood, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead Women's service
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Trust that provides all aspects of forensic care and treatment, 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.
The role within the women's secure service has arisen out of service development and you will have the opportunity to contribute to and build on the clinical model for a new 5 bedded ward for Women with complex communication needs, as well as lead on mobilization of the ward and team development.
The SCFT service covers 8 boroughs of North West London in 3 hubs. The post is within the FAS to provide input into the care, treatment and risk management for patients under the care coordination of the SCFT. This will include co-working alongside inpatient teams
The post has 5 sessions in the Women's Secure Service and 5 sessions with the SCFT- FASTID hub.
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.
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
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status and approved under section 12 OR be able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych Or Equivalent
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
Eligibility
Essential
- Demonstrable Evidence based knowledge of forensic and neurodevelopmental psychiatry, relevant legislation and multiagency clinical risk management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write comprehensive clear reports for multiagency professional networks
- Demonstrable ability to manage clinical and team complexity and uncertainty
- Demonstrable ability to make decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive, compassionate leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status and approved under section 12 OR be able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych Or Equivalent
- Experience in forensic Community mental health care and / or rehabilitation of forensic patients
Eligibility
Essential
- Demonstrable Evidence based knowledge of forensic and neurodevelopmental psychiatry, relevant legislation and multiagency clinical risk management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write comprehensive clear reports for multiagency professional networks
- Demonstrable ability to manage clinical and team complexity and uncertainty
- Demonstrable ability to make decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive, compassionate leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
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).
