Job summaryThis appointment is to a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry.Full registration with the General Medical Council is a requirement for appointment to the SpecialtyDoctor grade. Post-holders must have held a hospital appointment in the Senior House Officer / CoreTrainee / Specialty Doctor (or equivalent) grade, including at least two years' experience in psychiatry.Any Specialty Doctor who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to beconsidered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification to the job content will bediscussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues.There is a resident on call rotation between the Specialty Doctor posts in the Hospital. There are 16Specialty Doctor posts in total.Main duties of the jobThe Specialty Doctor provides both psychiatric and physical health care to in-patients under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. One Consultant Psychiatrist acts as a 'supervisor' for the Specialty Doctor, meeting on a regular basis for feedback purposes / clinical supervision and mentoring.The Specialty Doctor will work with Consultant led multi-disciplinary teams.The post-holder will review the patients' psychiatric care at regular intervals, update the medical records and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes attendance at ward rounds and CPA Reviews in consultation with the patient's Consultant and providing reports as required. In particular the Specialty Doctor will deputise for the Consultant in meetings where appropriate.The post-holder will provide day to day medical care to patients under his / her care; this will be in collaboration with the Rampton Physical Health Centre.About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.DetailsDate posted10 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary 63,696 to 102,689 a year R&R premium 30% minimum point of scale prorata, subject to review ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberRH162Job locationsRampton HospitalRetfordDN22 0PDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Specialty Doctor provides both psychiatric and physical health care to in-patients under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. One Consultant Psychiatrist acts as a supervisor for the Specialty Doctor, meeting on a regular basis for feedback purposes / clinical supervision and mentoring.The Specialty Doctor will work with Consultant led multi-disciplinary teams.The post-holder will review the patients psychiatric care at regular intervals, update the medical records and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes attendance at ward rounds and CPA Reviews in consultation with the patients Consultant and providing reports as required. In particular the Specialty Doctor will deputise for the Consultant in meetings where appropriate.The post-holder will provide day to day medical care to patients under his / her care; this will be in collaboration with the Rampton Physical Health Centre. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe Specialty Doctor provides both psychiatric and physical health care to in-patients under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. One Consultant Psychiatrist acts as a supervisor for the Specialty Doctor, meeting on a regular basis for feedback purposes / clinical supervision and mentoring.The Specialty Doctor will work with Consultant led multi-disciplinary teams.The post-holder will review the patients psychiatric care at regular intervals, update the medical records and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes attendance at ward rounds and CPA Reviews in consultation with the patients Consultant and providing reports as required. In particular the Specialty Doctor will deputise for the Consultant in meetings where appropriate.The post-holder will provide day to day medical care to patients under his / her care; this will be in collaboration with the Rampton Physical Health Centre.Person Specification Experience EssentialTwo years' experience in psychiatryDesirableExperience in Forensic PsychiatryMembership of the Royal College of PsychiatristsSection 12 (2) ApprovalRisk management linked to the provision of mental healthcarePublications Qualifications and training EssentialFull registration with the General Medical CouncilThree years Senior House Officer/CT3/Specialty Doctor or equivalent (need not necessarily be entirely within psychiatry) Skills EssentialAbility to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workAbility to appraise own performanceMulti-disciplinary team playerExcellent written and oral communication skills. In particular it is essential that the post-holder will be able (with support) to write high quality correspondence and reports for Care Programme Approach Meetings, the Ministry of Justice, Hospital Managers and other purposesDesirableExperience in providing written reports for legal purposes Knowledge EssentialExperience in the use of the Care Programme ApproachDesirableKnowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offendersKnowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment toolsKnowledge of NHS systems Teaching EssentialAbility to participate in CPD Programme and contribute to teachingDesirableTeaching experience Research and audit EssentialExperience of participation in clinical auditDesirableExperience of involvement in a research project and publicationInterest in researchPublished audit project Management EssentialKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHSAbility to contribute to the Directorate and Organisation's Strategic Direction Aptitude and personal qualities EssentialInterest in welfare of mentally disorder offendersAbility to deal effectively with pressureThoroughness and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectivelyReliability and honestyFlexible approach to working practicePositive approach to the job planning and appraisal processPersonable and willing to work in groupsEnjoy working in a challenging environmentDesirableEvidence of leadership attributesMotivational skillsCommitment to service development Other requirements EssentialAble to fulfil the travel requirements of the postAble to fulfil all duties of the post, including on-callSatisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks Person Specification Experience EssentialTwo years' experience in psychiatryDesirableExperience in Forensic PsychiatryMembership of the Royal College of PsychiatristsSection 12 (2) ApprovalRisk management linked to the provision of mental healthcarePublications Qualifications and training EssentialFull registration with the General Medical CouncilThree years Senior House Officer/CT3/Specialty Doctor or equivalent (need not necessarily be entirely within psychiatry) Skills EssentialAbility to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workAbility to appraise own performanceMulti-disciplinary team playerExcellent written and oral communication skills. In particular it is essential that the post-holder will be able (with support) to write high quality correspondence and reports for Care Programme Approach Meetings, the Ministry of Justice, Hospital Managers and other purposesDesirableExperience in providing written reports for legal purposes Knowledge EssentialExperience in the use of the Care Programme ApproachDesirableKnowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offendersKnowledge of HCR-20, PCL-R and other risk assessment toolsKnowledge of NHS systems Teaching EssentialAbility to participate in CPD Programme and contribute to teachingDesirableTeaching experience Research and audit EssentialExperience of participation in clinical auditDesirableExperience of involvement in a research project and publicationInterest in researchPublished audit project Management EssentialKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHSAbility to contribute to the Directorate and Organisation's Strategic Direction Aptitude and personal qualities EssentialInterest in welfare of mentally disorder offendersAbility to deal effectively with pressureThoroughness and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectivelyReliability and honestyFlexible approach to working practicePositive approach to the job planning and appraisal processPersonable and willing to work in groupsEnjoy working in a challenging environmentDesirableEvidence of leadership attributesMotivational skillsCommitment to service development Other requirements EssentialAble to fulfil the travel requirements of the postAble to fulfil all duties of the post, including on-callSatisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checksDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressRampton HospitalRetfordDN22 0PDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressRampton HospitalRetfordDN22 0PDUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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