Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry

Job overview

The post holder will be a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and will lead on the care of 12 male inpatients on the Tyne low secure ward at Northgate Park. They will also conduct a weekly (or fortnightly) prison clinic, currently based at HMP Low Newton. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive group of consultants and to participate in the growth and development of secure services on the Northgate site.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will manage 12 inpatients on the low secure ward. They will conduct access assessments to determine suitability and maintain prison competencies at HMP Low Newton. The ward is currently in the process of expanding to accommodate 18 patients, and in time will accommodate 24 patients in a low secure setting.

The post will suit a motivated and enthusiastic candidate who is keen to develop services and ensure a high quality of care provision. The post will suit candidates who prefer a degree of autonomy over their decision-making and the direction they take for their patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details and information.