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Your expertise can change lives. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in care that goes beyond treatment—it’s about compassion, respect, and trust. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love you to join us as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist in our Low Secure and Community Forensic Directorate.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of our community, supporting people through their recovery journey and helping them build brighter futures. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, delivering care across a range of specialist services:
- Community Forensic Service
- Inpatient services at Wells Road Centre
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Our Values in Action: We put people first—patients and colleagues alike. Compassion and respect aren’t just words; they’re how we work every day.
- Support That Matters: From structured mentoring for new consultants to a strong peer network, you’ll never feel alone in your role.
- Flexibility: Full-time is ideal, but we’re open to conversations about flexible working.
- Growth Opportunities: Access our academic programme, CPD sessions, and annual appraisals to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.
For an informal chat or visit, contact:
Dr Abdul Shaikh, Clinical Director 📧 [email protected] | 📞 0115 969 1300
Apply now and help us shape the future of forensic mental health care in Nottinghamshire.
Main duties of the job
What Your Role Looks Like
The post-holder will have consultant responsibilities for a caseload of up to 14 in inpatient and 8 community-based patients. Some of these patients will be subject to Mental Health Act (MHA) provisions (conditionally discharged, guardianship or CTO). Care co-ordination is provided by community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists or mental health practitioners. You will have specific consultant responsibility predominantly for patients across Nottinghamshire.
Day-to-day, you’ll:
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in the community and in an inpatient setting.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective treatment.
- Take part in service development and academic programmes.
- Uphold professional standards and contribute to the efficient running of services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
- GMC specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT).
- Approved Clinician status and Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.
- A commitment to our values and to delivering outstanding care.
Person specification
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Trust’s Strategic Direction
Desirable
- Evidence of management and clinical leadership training
- Previous management / service improvement experience
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry with appropriate forensic experience)
- Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status and DBS clearance
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree eg MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Research & Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research
- Participation in on-going audit
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in a research project and publication
- Interest in research
- Published audit project
Transport & Travel
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Own car
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Participate in CPD Programme
- Teach trainees from medical and allied health professionals in clinical settings
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- 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
- Teaching experience
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes
- Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry
- Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public
- Experience of Care Programme Approach
- 3 years approved higher training in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry and equivalent experience in forensic psychiatry)
- Higher Specialist Trainees are eligible to apply if within 6 months of their CCT date
- Working with mentally disordered offenders
- Knowledge of management and clinical leadership structures within the NHS
- Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Trust’s strategic direction
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working in community forensic settings
- Other relevant experience, eg specific psychological therapies
- Additional clinical qualification
- Find creative solutions to problems
- Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues
- Additional knowledge in one or more areas of specialty
- Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders
- Knowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment tools
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist Inpatient & Community Forensics with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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