Job summary
The Trust is seeking a consultant forensic psychiatrist to join Broadmoor Hospital (High Secure). The vacancy has arisen as the result of the current Post Holder leaving the service. The successful applicant will be the Responsible Clinician for 12 patients on an admission ward and 5 patients on another ward. They will also be part of a 1 in 12 non-resident on call rota and will be expected to carry out assessments of patients referred to the service (up to 4 per year).
Less than full time applications are also welcomed.
From time to time the specific attachments may be varied to meet the needs of the service, in discussion with the consultant.
The resident grade doctors comprise up to 10 core trainee (CT) 1-3 posts from the Oxford and North West London training schemes. There are also SAS and Trust Grade roles, and the hospital has 14 CT / Trust Grade / SAS posts.
This post will enjoy support from one of these doctors. The post-holder will be expected to be their psychiatric supervisor, for which appropriate training will be provided. In the event of a resident doctor post not being filled, we will provide a specialty grade doctor or a Trust Grade doctor.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will be responsible for the care of 12 patients on a high secure admission ward and 5 patients on another ward. All patients admitted to Broadmoor Hospital are admitted to one of three admission wards. The first six months of the admission primarily focus on orientating the patient to the service, completing initial assessments, meeting initial physical and mental health care needs, assessing and managing risk, building therapeutic relationships and commencing the appropriate care and treatment. Primary needs will be linked to mental health, and the identification of other comorbidities, such as previous substance misuse, organic pathology, intellectual difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorder. Following the admission assessment patients will progress to an ISAT (increased support and assertive treatment) ward, intensive care or an assertive rehabilitation ward. Patients on an assertive rehabilitation ward will have transferred from an admission ward or increased support and assertive rehabilitation ward and will have progressed to require less support than on the more acute wards. Whilst on the rehabilitation wards the focus is on treatment, risk reduction and recovery.
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
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
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Higher Specialist Training in Forensic Psychiatry (or within six months at time of interview) or CCT in Adult Psychiatry with a demonstrable interest in forensic psychiatry.
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register.
- Section 12 Approval
- Training in the full range of effective therapeutic techniques to include Psycho-education, medication, and Psychological Therapies
- Awareness of cultural issues and their influence of psychiatric presentations
Desirable
- Level 3 Child Protection/Safeguarding & Adult Safeguarding Training
- 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 & IT Skills
Essential
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of leadership
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use email and Internet
Desirable
- Experience in developing a service component
- Understanding of and experience in needs assessment
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
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Higher Specialist Training in Forensic Psychiatry (or within six months at time of interview) or CCT in Adult Psychiatry with a demonstrable interest in forensic psychiatry.
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register.
- Section 12 Approval
- Training in the full range of effective therapeutic techniques to include Psycho-education, medication, and Psychological Therapies
- Awareness of cultural issues and their influence of psychiatric presentations
Desirable
- Level 3 Child Protection/Safeguarding & Adult Safeguarding Training
- 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 & IT Skills
Essential
- Negotiation skills
- Understanding of leadership
- Experience in data gathering and management
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use email and Internet
Desirable
- Experience in developing a service component
- Understanding of and experience in needs assessment
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 (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).
