Job summary
We are seeking a committed and highly motived Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry or a General Adult Consultant with an interest in Forensic Psychiatry.
The post holder will be responsible for providing medical cover at Forest Lodge and the Community Forensic Team in Sheffield and to provide gatekeeping assessments for people who may require admission to a low secure inpatient setting. An additional PA is provided to the postholder to conduct the gatekeeping assessments.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a higher qualification in psychiatry (Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent) and be included on or be eligible for inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register. Specialty Registrars who are within 6 months of attainment of CCST at the time of interview are eligible to apply. The appointee will need to be both S12 approved and an Approved Clinician to fulfill contractual duties. If the applicant was not approved at the time of the interview, s/he must be fully eligible for approval.
The post holder will occasionally cover for absent colleagues, as well as undertaking, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. You will be expected to undertake the ordinary administration duties of a Consultant post, including participation in professional audit, business planning and related activities. A contribution to the management of the service is essential.
About us
As a part of Team SHSC you will have access to a range of staff benefits, including:
- Annual leave - offering up to 34 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays on a pro rata basis dependent upon NHS continuous service time.
- Access to NHS Pension Scheme - we are members of the NHS Pension Scheme which offers generous employer contributions.
- Flexible relocation package - we offer up to £8,000 to support your relocation to Sheffield.
- Study leave - we offer 30 days over three years with a study leave budget of £1,500 per year.
- Parental leave - we offer a generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave package.
- Annual Clinical Excellence Awards - we reward the doctors who contribute most to the delivery of safe and high-quality care and the improvement of services.
- Salary sacrifice scheme - you will have access to a range of huge savings on everything from cars and bicycles, to home electronics and gym memberships.
- Established Peer Groups - we have a wide range of established peer groups across the Trust including time for engagement with regional specialist specific peer groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The assessment of patients prior to admission to the Forest Lodge Hospital, as well as provision of advice on management of patients not requiring to other units within the Mental Health Sectors.
- Day to day responsibilities for physical and psychological care of in-patients
- Attend care-planning meetings.
- Attend Mental Health Review Tribunals.
- Prison visits (occasional Court Diversion), assessment of new referrals and occasionally out of town assessments with a member of a team
- Participate in the postgraduate activities related to psychiatric services and to ensure CPD requirements are met.
- Participate in departmental studies and the medical/clinical audit process.
The Specialist Community Forensic team were established in Spring 2020 and work with up to 28 service users who at the time of acceptance are within secure care, they currently have about half of their caseload within the community and aim to transfer to a recovery team within a 12-year period. The team are currently based at Fulwood house, but will be moving to a new location within Sheffield when the Trust headquarters are relocated later this year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The assessment of patients prior to admission to the Forest Lodge Hospital, as well as provision of advice on management of patients not requiring to other units within the Mental Health Sectors.
- Day to day responsibilities for physical and psychological care of in-patients
- Attend care-planning meetings.
- Attend Mental Health Review Tribunals.
- Prison visits (occasional Court Diversion), assessment of new referrals and occasionally out of town assessments with a member of a team
- Participate in the postgraduate activities related to psychiatric services and to ensure CPD requirements are met.
- Participate in departmental studies and the medical/clinical audit process.
The Specialist Community Forensic team were established in Spring 2020 and work with up to 28 service users who at the time of acceptance are within secure care, they currently have about half of their caseload within the community and aim to transfer to a recovery team within a 12-year period. The team are currently based at Fulwood house, but will be moving to a new location within Sheffield when the Trust headquarters are relocated later this year.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers
- Ability to supervise junior staff
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
- Sympathetic to the Trust's mission
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry (ST6 trainees should be within six months of attainment at the time of the interview) or CESR equivalent
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
- Section 12 (2) MHA 1983 approved
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- MD, Other professional qualification (e.g. MSc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience to a level allowing recognition of trainer status by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Experience in teaching undergraduates & postgraduates.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Practical experience of Clinical Audit
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g. conference presentation, EBM, research experience).
Other
Essential
- Ability to exercise effective leadership in a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision and the care programme approach
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision
- Highly effective communication skills
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers
- Ability to supervise junior staff
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
- Practical experience of research
- Sympathetic to the Trust's mission
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry (ST6 trainees should be within six months of attainment at the time of the interview) or CESR equivalent
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
- Section 12 (2) MHA 1983 approved
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- MD, Other professional qualification (e.g. MSc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience to a level allowing recognition of trainer status by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Experience in teaching undergraduates & postgraduates.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Practical experience of Clinical Audit
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g. conference presentation, EBM, research experience).
Other
Essential
- Ability to exercise effective leadership in a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision and the care programme approach
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision
- Highly effective communication skills
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development
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).
