Overview
In this role, you will lead and contribute to the mental health care of mentally disordered offenders at Rampton Hospital. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and oversee care pathways, with a 20-patient caseload and potential for an academic session. You will support governance, training, and service development, collaborating with external agencies and justice authorities. This is a high-responsibility position in a secure setting that shapes patient outcomes and service quality.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible and agile working
- opportunity to join bank/ flexible hours
- occupational health service
- staff counselling service
- Health and Wellbeing Team
- staff networks (EDI, Green Champions, Freedom to Speak Up, Menopause Champions)
Responsibilities
- Assess individuals referred for admission or seeking expert opinion at Rampton Hospital and travel to related sites as needed
- Act as Care Programme Approach Co-ordinator and oversee treatment
- Chair clinical team meetings and lead the MDT, CPA meetings, and governance processes
- Provide timely reports to Tribunals, Hospital Managers, Ministry of Justice, Courts, etc.
- Coordinate liaison with medium secure units, prisons, commissioners and the Ministry of Justice regarding patient care pathways
- Convene and chair Section 117 meetings
- Engage in personal development and annual appraisal; undertake professional supervision as appropriate
- Contribute to supervision and training of team members and beyond
- Comply with Trust policies including child protection and safeguarding; adhere to statutory guidelines
- Undertake clinical audits and contribute to service development under Clinical Director
Key requirements
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practise at appointment
- CCT/CCST or eligibility for Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry
- Approved Clinician status
- Section 12(2) approval
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Experience in high secure hospital settings (desirable)
- Valid UK driving licence or proposed alternative
- leadership in multidisciplinary teams
- excellent written and oral communication
- ability to manage time and priorities
- expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry
- risk management in mental health care including secure care
- Care Programme Approach experience
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist + 30% RRP employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
