Job Title: Consultant in Adult Forensic Psychiatry
Location: Ravenswood Forensic Secure Hospital
We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in Adult Forensic Psychiatry to provide expert care within a specialist secure unit. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat adults with complex psychiatric needs.
Main duties include:
1. Acting as an Approved/Responsible Clinician under the MHA.
2. Participating in weekly referrals meetings and assessing suitability for admission.
3. Engaging with statutory and non-statutory agencies for offender management.
4. Providing training to professionals.
5. Participating in the on-call rota.
6. Developing clinical leadership within the MDT and service-wide.
7. Contributing to business planning and strategic initiatives.
8. Leading quality improvement efforts.
9. Assessing prisoners for hospital admission.
10. Managing detained patients' care plans and risk assessments.
11. Providing clinical oversight and decision-making within the team.
This role offers at least 2.5 SPAs pro-rata, opportunities for clinical/educational supervision, peer support groups, and weekly academic teaching.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly formed organization delivering comprehensive healthcare across a diverse region, committed to compassionate, accountable, and excellent care. We value staff development, well-being, and collaboration, aiming to make a meaningful difference in our communities.
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