NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry

NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry

Employer Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Location Wickford, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 11 Jul 2025

View more categories View less categories Discipline Life Sciences ,Forensics ,Psychiatry Position Type Permanent Hours Full Time Result Type Jobs

Job summary

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.

EPUT is seeking an enthusiastic and highly dedicated NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic to join the team at Lagoon ward, based at Brockfield house, Wickford.

Main duties of the job

The post holder who will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Lagoon ward which is a male secure ward. The service covers areas of Essex, Bedford and Luton. In addition to inpatient work, the post involves assessments and liaison at the request of the general adult services, the Criminal Justice Service or assessments as a forensic gatekeeper for the East of England Specialist Commissioners.

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You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.

About us

The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be Section 12 Approved and is expected to prepare reports and attend Managers Hearings and Tribunals for the patients under their care. Some of the patients are on hospital orders, with or without a restriction order, therefore clear and regular communication with the Ministry of Justice will be part of the clinical duties. In addition, attendance of the weekly referrals meeting when new referrals and progress of existing referrals and assessments is discussed, is mandatory.
• Active participation in the clinical governance process in the Trust as well as any meetings concerning the development of the Secure Service at Brockfield House. The post holder will be expected to liaise closely with all disciplines in the MDT including forensic social worker, forensic psychologist, occupational therapist etc. The post holder will be expected to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with external agencies such as general adult psychiatrists, forensic psychiatrists from the Medium Secure Service, Criminal Justice Teams etc. and be responsive to the needs of these services.
• The post holder will be expected to attend two monthly PDP meetings and contribute to the meeting through occasional presentations.
• There will be the need to liaise with commissioners and the regional Provider Collaborative with regard to gatekeeping assessments and liaison at regular referrals and bed management meetings.
• This post involves no community forensic outreach work. The post holder will carry out gatekeeping assessments to ascertain whether or not patients are suitable for admission, with forensic psychology or nursing support where required. Those patients with forensic needs in the community are managed by general adult psychiatry services or specialist community forensic services.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties as delegated by the persons director or chief executive commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be Section 12 Approved and is expected to prepare reports and attend Managers Hearings and Tribunals for the patients under their care. Some of the patients are on hospital orders, with or without a restriction order, therefore clear and regular communication with the Ministry of Justice will be part of the clinical duties. In addition, attendance of the weekly referrals meeting when new referrals and progress of existing referrals and assessments is discussed, is mandatory.
• Active participation in the clinical governance process in the Trust as well as any meetings concerning the development of the Secure Service at Brockfield House. The post holder will be expected to liaise closely with all disciplines in the MDT including forensic social worker, forensic psychologist, occupational therapist etc. The post holder will be expected to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with external agencies such as general adult psychiatrists, forensic psychiatrists from the Medium Secure Service, Criminal Justice Teams etc. and be responsive to the needs of these services.
• The post holder will be expected to attend two monthly PDP meetings and contribute to the meeting through occasional presentations.
• There will be the need to liaise with commissioners and the regional Provider Collaborative with regard to gatekeeping assessments and liaison at regular referrals and bed management meetings.
• This post involves no community forensic outreach work. The post holder will carry out gatekeeping assessments to ascertain whether or not patients are suitable for admission, with forensic psychology or nursing support where required. Those patients with forensic needs in the community are managed by general adult psychiatry services or specialist community forensic services.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties as delegated by the persons director or chief executive commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• CCT, CESR or within 6 months of expected CCT date at date of interview
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent

Specialty

Essential

• Forensic Psychiatry

Skills

Essential

• Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team setting

Experience

Essential

• Basic specialist training and 3 years higher or equivalent professional training

Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research methods with published research
• Experience in organising educational activities

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• CCT, CESR or within 6 months of expected CCT date at date of interview
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent

Specialty

Essential

• Forensic Psychiatry

Skills

Essential

• Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team setting

Experience

Essential

• Basic specialist training and 3 years higher or equivalent professional training

Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research methods with published research
• Experience in organising educational activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Brockfield House

Wickford

SS11 7XX

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