Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry

There is a system of weekly MDT meetings for the ward which

the post holder is expected to attend, in addition to meetings for CPA (6 monthly), formulation and risk

management meetings. The length of stay currently on the ward is around five

years.

The consultant will be supported by a ward manager, clinical

lead working on each ward. In addition, they will receive support from

occupational therapist, psychologist and social worker. Pharmacist will attend

when support is required. A SAS/trust doctor, which is shared (50% time) will

be supporting the post holder. The post holder can be the identified supervisor

for the junior doctor. There will be opportunity to become a trainer for

trainees in the future.

All patients will be detained under the Mental Health Act. As

Responsible Clinician, the post holder will be expected to write statutory

reports and attend First Tier Tribunals, Hospital Manager Hearings, S117 and

MAPPA meetings as appropriate.

Referral rates for the ward are anticipated to be 4 per year

from both internal and external sources. They can be seen jointly with the

other staff members (psychologist/ nursing staff). The average length of stay

on the ward is approx. 5 years.

Within the Secure Inpatient Services Directorate, the

post-holder will be working alongside 14 consultant colleagues, 4 specialty

grade doctors, and up to 3 core trainees.

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country providing a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.

From education and prevention, to crisis

and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership

with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region

feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the

recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a

say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in

our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers

work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to

new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our

communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really

need it.

We won't rest until

everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best

possible life.

Psychiatrists are essential

contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect

and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated

psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Leadership

Qualifications

Eligibility