Overview
The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the divisional team in the consultant role for intellectual disability medium secure (inpatient) and outreach and liaison services (community). The Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists within the service have primary responsibility for one clinical area within the Humber Centre inpatient provision, community and prisons, with opportunities to work within other arms of the service. The post holder will provide input to inpatients at medium secure and a small caseload of outpatients in the community forensic team. The post holder may be required to support sessional cover to the prison estate and forensic community service.
Responsibilities
The Forensic Division at Humber hosts the Single Point of Access for Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY SPA). All referrals for inpatient and community flow through this SPA and are reviewed by multidisciplinary teams (MDT) via the referral meetings. Access assessments and admissions or acceptance to caseload are agreed through SPA, MDT and ward/team discussions. The division has a whole pathway approach across community, inpatient (low and medium) and prison, enabling smooth transitions and joined-up planning. Together with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will clinically lead multidisciplinary mental health teams delivering services to inpatients at medium secure and to a small caseload of outpatients within the community Forensic team, with wider responsibilities for the forensic service locally.
About us
We are an award-winning and CQC-rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are forward thinking, value staff development, and invest in colleagues to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Details
Job locations: The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill, Hull, HU10 6ED
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 338-7461844-25
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) and hold an Approved Clinician (AC) status. The ability to commute within the Trust’s geographical area with access to appropriate transport is essential. Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* CCT in Psychiatry OR Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register (higher trainees should be within six months of CCT at the time of interview).
Desirable
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* MRCPsych
* CCT in Forensic OR Intellectual disability with experience and/or special interest vice versa.
Eligibility
Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment (the Trust will appoint a section12(2) to provide this role in the sector during the transition).
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
Other
Essential
* Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Excellent knowledge in specialty.
* Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
* A high level of expertise in risk assessment and management.
Desirable
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
* Ability to work in and lead a team.
* Commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
* Participated in continuous professional development.
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
Desirable
* Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
* Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
* Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
* Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
Management Skills
Essential
* Significant experience of multidisciplinary and inter-agency working.
* A willingness to participate in Directorate and management team meetings.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the current policy context within the NHS.
* An ability to work with Trust management in the spirit of mutually supportive cooperation.
Desirable
* Must be committed to developing skills in other team members.
* Experience of developing services in a changing environment and under budgetary constraints.
* Understanding of contracting, finance and activity monitoring.
* Motivational skills and commitment to service development.
* Evidence of leadership skills and experience of undertakings investigations.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Reliability and honesty.
* Effective communicator verbally and in writing.
* IT skills including internet and PowerPoint.
* Effective ambassador for forensic psychiatry.
* Ability to form warm and effective team-oriented relationships with other professionals.
* Committed to team development and working with others, including nurse prescribers.
* Ability to reflect on practice and learn from experience, including learning from serious untoward incidents.
* Ability to relate well to patients and families.
* Willingness to represent the Directorate at Trust-wide meetings and with partner agencies and commissioners.
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure is required.
Sponsorship and Registration
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill, Hull, HU10 6ED
Employer's website: Humber NHS Trust
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