Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry
Employer: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Description
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Provide consultant-level forensic psychiatry services at Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesbrough, within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
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Manage patients on Ivy, Clover or Kestrel ward, a low-secure female learning disability service.
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Act as the Responsible Clinician for detained patients, overseeing treatment, care planning and risk management.
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Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, clinical reviews, formulation discussions and risk management meetings.
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Prepare statutory reports and attend Mental Health Tribunal hearings, Hospital Managers’ hearings, Section 117 meetings and MAPPA meetings as required.
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Work collaboratively with ward managers, clinical leads, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and nursing staff.
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Contribute to clinical leadership, service development and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
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Support the supervision and training of junior doctors and contribute to medical education.
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Contract: Permanent, full-time position.
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Location: Roseberry Park Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3AF.
Requirements
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MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification.
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Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
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Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty, or eligibility for inclusion within six months.
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Approved Clinician status, or ability to obtain it within three months of appointment.
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Section 12 approval, or ability to obtain it within three months of appointment.
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Excellent clinical knowledge and skills in forensic psychiatry and the management of complex cases.
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Strong communication, decision-making, leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
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Ability to work in accordance with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
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Experience in clinical audit, research or service evaluation, and continuing professional development.
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Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
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Desirable: Higher qualifications in medical education, clinical research or management; MRCPsych; and relevant specialist or subspecialist experience.
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Must complete the required pre-employment and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Benefits
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Salary: £113,565–£150,569 per annum.
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Permanent employment with an established NHS mental health and learning disabilities trust.
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Opportunity to work alongside experienced consultant psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary clinical team.
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Opportunities for professional development, clinical leadership and service improvement.
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Scope to participate in medical education, junior doctor supervision and training.
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Opportunity to contribute to specialist forensic mental health services for patients with learning disabilities.
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Visa sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are considered, subject to the employer’s eligibility and recruitment requirements.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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