Job summary
The North London Forensic Service has an exciting position available for an enthusiastic and motivated consultant psychiatrist to join the existing substantive consultant psychiatrists within the well-established Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) team and a Low Secure Rehabilitation unit.
The successful applicant will join the wider team of consultant psychiatrists within the North London Forensic Service- a large and successful forensic psychiatric service in the North London Forensic Collaborative, with its secure care services being deemed 'Outstanding' by the CQC.
Main duties of the job
This post is for Consultant Psychiatrist within the North London Forensic Service, North London NHS Foundation Trust. The role is split between providing consultant leadership to the male low secure rehabilitation ward (the ward caseload of 24 patients is split in half with the existing Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist in post) and to the Specialist Community Forensic Team which has existing substantive consultants in post. The SCFT part of the post is an established post with locum consultant forensic psychiatrist (0.5PA for a caseload of 30 patients).
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care
Why NLFT?
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On Avesbury House, a low secure rehabilitation ward, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to complex patients and driving recovery-focused outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape clinical practice and support the recovery journey of our patients.
The Specialist Community Forensic Team covers the five London boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey, providing both assertive pre-discharge (transition management) and high levels of multi-disciplinary community forensic after-care for unrestricted patients discharged from secure care. The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing consultant leadership to these well organised teams in the delivery of high-quality patient care to service users. The post holder will find themselves well supported, with ample opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaborative working within the North London Forensic Service in North London NHS Foundation Trust.
- To provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to service users in Avesbury House and the SCFT.
- To provide psychiatric assessment and treatment of forensic psychiatric inpatients and as part of the SCFT.
- To take on the role of Responsible Clinician for detained patients.
- To produce reports First Tier Tribunals, Hospital Managers hearings, and Criminal Justice System were required.
- To take the lead on prescribing and risk assessments.
- To participate and lead weekly ward rounds on Avesbury House.
- To produce reports for CQC Tribunals, Hospital Managers hearings and Criminal Justice System where required.
- Liaison with Courts, prisons, Ministry of Justice, MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements), General Adult Psychiatric Services and adjunct services.
This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On Avesbury House, a low secure rehabilitation ward, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to complex patients and driving recovery-focused outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape clinical practice and support the recovery journey of our patients.
The Specialist Community Forensic Team covers the five London boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey, providing both assertive pre-discharge (transition management) and high levels of multi-disciplinary community forensic after-care for unrestricted patients discharged from secure care. The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing consultant leadership to these well organised teams in the delivery of high-quality patient care to service users. The post holder will find themselves well supported, with ample opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaborative working within the North London Forensic Service in North London NHS Foundation Trust.
- To provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to service users in Avesbury House and the SCFT.
- To provide psychiatric assessment and treatment of forensic psychiatric inpatients and as part of the SCFT.
- To take on the role of Responsible Clinician for detained patients.
- To produce reports First Tier Tribunals, Hospital Managers hearings, and Criminal Justice System were required.
- To take the lead on prescribing and risk assessments.
- To participate and lead weekly ward rounds on Avesbury House.
- To produce reports for CQC Tribunals, Hospital Managers hearings and Criminal Justice System where required.
- Liaison with Courts, prisons, Ministry of Justice, MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements), General Adult Psychiatric Services and adjunct services.
This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional degree or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Information Technology Experience & Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet
Desirable
- Experience in data gathering and management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional degree or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Information Technology Experience & Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet
Desirable
- Experience in data gathering and management
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).
