Overview
Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.
EPUT is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic to join our dynamic multidisciplinary forensic team at Alpine ward, based at Brockfield house, Wickford.
Details
Job locations: Brockfield House, Wickford, SS11 7XX
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 364-EPUT714
Formerly listed as two job descriptions; this consolidated version reflects the key role and responsibilities for the consultant in Forensic psychiatry at Alpine ward.
About the role
The post holder will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Alpine ward, a 13-bed male secure service supporting male patients who require medium secure inpatient care. The service covers areas of Essex, Bedford and Luton. In addition to inpatient work, the post involves assessments and liaison at the request of general adult services, the Criminal Justice Service, or assessments as a forensic gatekeeper for the East of England Specialist Commissioners.
Full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent, or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be Section 12 Approved and prepare reports, attend Managers Hearings and Tribunals for patients under their care. Regular communication with the Ministry of Justice is part of the clinical duties; attendance at the weekly referrals meeting when new referrals and progress of existing referrals and assessments is discussed is mandatory.
* Active participation in the clinical governance process in the Trust and in meetings concerning the development of the Secure Service at Brockfield House. Liaise closely with MDT colleagues and external agencies (e.g., general adult psychiatrists, forensic psychiatrists from the Medium Secure Service, Criminal Justice Teams).
* Attend two monthly PDP meetings and contribute to the meeting through occasional presentations.
* Liaise with commissioners and the regional Provider Collaborative regarding gatekeeping assessments and bed management meetings.
* Carry out gatekeeping assessments to determine suitability for admission; forensic psychology or nursing support provided where required. Patients with forensic needs in the community are managed by general adult psychiatry services or specialist community forensic services.
* Undertake any other duties as delegated by the director or chief executive commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
Qualifications and Skills
* Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
* CCT, CESR or within 6 months of expected CCT date at date of interview.
* Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
* Desirable: Postgraduate degree in psychiatry (e.g., MRC Psych) or equivalent.
* Specialty: Forensic Psychiatry.
* Essential skills: Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
* Experience: Basic specialist training and 3 years higher or equivalent professional training.
Other requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be necessary.
UK skilled worker sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration and guidance: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
About the employer
Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)
Location: Brockfield House, Wickford, SS11 7XX
Employer website: https://eput.nhs.uk/
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