Job Overview
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.
Current Team and Support
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.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Responsible Clinician for 15 patients on an ISAT ward.
* Provide leadership to the Clinical Team and co‑ordination of the Care Plan within the framework of the Care Programme Approach.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including ward manager, nursing staff, clinical or forensic psychologist, resident doctor, social worker, security liaison nurse and occupational therapist.
* See ISAT patients regularly and attend Clinical Team Meetings.
* Carry out administrative duties: 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.
* Liaise with other forensic units regarding their patients.
Background Information
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.
Additional Information
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026.
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