The Trust is seeking a consultant forensic psychiatrist to join Broadmoor Hospital. The vacancy has arisen as the result of another consultant leaving. The successful applicant will be the Responsible Clinician for 15 patients on an increased support and assertive treatment (ISAT) ward. From time to time the specific attachments may be varied to meet the needs of the service, in discussion with the consultant.
The current consultant (RC) establishment at Broadmoor Hospital is 12 Whole Time Equivalents (WTEs). There are also two part‑time (0.2 PA) Consultant Psychotherapists in post. A part time General Practitioner is also in post.
This post will enjoy support from a resident doctor. In the event of a resident post not being filled, we will provide a specialty grade doctor or a Trust Grade doctor.
The Hospital has high quality physical healthcare provision at the dedicated Healthcare Centre led by a General Practitioner (Dr Jonathan Bickford) and his colleagues. Close links also exist with local general Hospitals providing full access to medical, surgical and other specialists and includes a regular diabetic clinic within the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The Post Holder will be responsible for the care of 15 patients on an increased support and assertive treatment (ISAT) ward. Patients on the ISAT wards will generally require more intensive support and are more likely to be displaying behavioural disturbance. The Post Holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, consisting of a ward manager, ward nursing staff, a clinical or forensic psychologist, a resident doctor, a social worker, a security liaison nurse and an occupational therapist. The Post Holder will be expected to provide leadership to the Clinical Team and co‑ordination of the Care Plan in relation to each individual patient within the framework of the Care Programme Approach.
As part of the Clinical Team standards within the hospital, it is expected that the Post Holder will see his or her ISAT patients regularly, in addition to Clinical Team Meetings.
The Post Holder will be responsible for carrying out administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients including completion of reports to the First‑Tier Tribunal (Mental Health), Annual Statutory Reports to the Ministry of Justice, and other statutory and non‑statutory reports within the required timescales. In addition, the Post Holder will be expected to liaise with other forensic units in relation to their patients.
About the Trust
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Robert Cornish
Job title: Clinical Director - Broadmoor High Secure Service
Email address: robert.cornish2@nhs.net
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