Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry (Beech Ward)

Job overview

We are currently seeking a permanent Specialist Doctor for in Forensic Physiatry located on Beech Ward.

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

2 years experience within psychiatry is an essential criteria for specialty doctor posts, should you not hold this experience you may interviewed and considered for an alternative posting which will different in grade and pay.

Please note -  we run a collated interview approach for all SAS vacancies we have across the Trust, this means that you will be considered for the posting you applied for in the first instance, if this posting is filled but you are deemed appointable you may be offered an alternative posting which may differ in department and location.

Main duties of the job

• To provide psychiatric care to the Beech unit and to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients on the
• To undertake the medicolegal duties as advised by the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, including report writing and providing evidence at the renewal and tribunal hearings if needed.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the line manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.  To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
• Provision of psychiatric expertise to the forensic team
• To undertake assessments, report writing and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.
• To liaise effectively with primary care and mainstream mental health services.
• To have regular clinical supervision with the consultant forensic psychiatrist. It is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure that this is booked.