This is an exciting new opportunity to lead the West Berkshire component of the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) and work with the Mental Health Team in the expanding HMP Bullingdon as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. The Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service has established SCFTs to replace existing Forensic Community Mental Health Teams to provide the best care possible for patients leaving secure hospital, with a focus on reducing both length of stay and unnecessary recall to hospital.
You will be responsible for leading the care of patients from West Berkshire under SCFT, approximately 23 in total. The post holder will also be involved in transition work and in reach for patients leaving secure care, as well as overseeing the pathway of patients detained in hospital, conducting assessments of community referrals, and providing liaison to partner agencies. The post holder will work closely with senior mental health professionals from other disciplines. The post holder will also provide sessional input into HMP Bullingdon, alongside another consultant forensic psychiatrist as part of a well-established mental health team.
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