Job summaryThe postholder will be providing care to those from the borough of Bedfordshire and Luton. Bedfordshire and is an economically and ethnically diverse borough. The successful candidate will work with a community that is vibrant and perpetually changing. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be a key member of the specialist forensic mental health service supporting people across Bedfordshire and Luton.
The post is clinically situated within the Forensic Directorate, providing access to specialist forensic clinical leadership, expertise and governance, while being operationally aligned with Bedfordshire and Luton Mental Health & Wellbeing Services. Main duties of the jobFor details of the Main duties of the job please refer to the attached Job Description and Person SpecificationAbout usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve.
Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number363-MRLB8297930Job locationsTwinwoods Resource CentreMilton RoadClaphamMK41 6ATUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
EssentialInterest in and experience of Quality Improvement WorkParticipated in continuous professional developmentAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical auditDesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of thisApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointmentDesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
EssentialAbility to travel within Bedford and Luton and between clinical sites
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
EssentialKnowledge and understanding of forensic psychiatry psychiatry. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Person Specification
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
EssentialInterest in and experience of Quality Improvement WorkParticipated in continuous professional developmentAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical auditDesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflected on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility
EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of thisApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within three months of appointmentDesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
EssentialAbility to travel within Bedford and Luton and between clinical sites
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
EssentialKnowledge and understanding of forensic psychiatry psychiatry.
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceDisclosure 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 nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressTwinwoods Resource CentreMilton RoadClaphamMK41 6ATUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressTwinwoods Resource CentreMilton RoadClaphamMK41 6ATUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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