Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disabilities-Forensic & Autism

Job overview

This is a new combined post as a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Forensic Assessment Consultation, Training and Treatment (FACTT) Service and Onyx ward, a newly commissioned 7-bed low secure autism inpatient ward. FACTT provides community forensic services for adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism to minimise offending and protect public safety, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and prison sentences and support safe and timely discharges.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary team of staff working within the FACTT Service. The Trust is keen to continue to develop community forensic services, with the aim of avoiding hospital admissions, where possible and safe to do so.

Part of the role will also involve cover of Onyx Ward a purpose built 7 bedded low secure ward for autistic adults.

The post-holder is expected to take part in a shared out-of-hours rota, which includes Brooklands Hospital.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details of the post please consult the attached job description and person specification