Trust sho doctor in forensic psychiatry - inpatient at rwh

Trust SHO Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry - Inpatient at RWH

The closing date is 23 June 2026

The Trust SHO Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry at Ravenswood House is responsible for delivering high-quality, day-to-day clinical care within a medium secure inpatient setting for adult male patients with complex mental health needs. Working at registrar level under consultant supervision, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients detained under the Mental Health Act, using a holistic and evidence-based approach to care.

The role involves active participation in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ensuring coordinated and patient‑centred treatment planning. The post holder will support risk assessment and management, monitor evolving clinical situations, and ensure safe, effective care delivery while maintaining clear and accurate clinical documentation.

In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. Attendance at educational programmes, departmental meetings, and regional teaching opportunities is expected.

The position offers valuable experience within an established multidisciplinary forensic service, supported by structured supervision and professional development opportunities. It provides a strong foundation for developing competencies in forensic psychiatry, while contributing to a service focused on recovery, safety, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide registrar-level day‑to‑day care for forensic psychiatry, together with ward rounds with the consultants
• Attend forensic psychiatry clinics
• Participate in MDT meetings
• Audit and clinical governance
• Undergo regular appraisal throughout the post
• Attend Trust educational and departmental meetings
• Demonstrate awareness of national and local guidelines relating to specialty and influence care developments in accordance with these
• Identify, contribute to or lead on aspects in the development and dissemination of evidence-based guidelines, standards and protocols as required and implement change to improve the quality of patient care
• Attend local, regional and national networks/meetings
• Present at seminars, conferences and meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust