ConsultantPsychiatryPermanent

Consultant in Adult Forensic Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Ashford

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

CNWL are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join HMP Bronzefield; the vacancy has arisen as the current post holder is leaving. This is an established team that was created in 2004 to offer a wide range of specialist healthcare service to over 500 women.

The post-holder will have consultant and RC responsibility for service users. They will be supported by the multi-disciplinary team and will be managed by the Clinical Director.

The post holder will be expected to provide direct psychiatrist input into prisoners sufferingfrom mental disorder. The existing service works along the lines of a traditional Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based within the prison with prominent elements of crisis response and risk management.

Consultant in Adult Forensic Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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The post-holder is not expected to screen new referrals, rather, follow up of referrals already having been assessed by a member of the MDT. Clinics will typically have 4 patients to review per session.

The post-holder will review patients on the inpatient unit when required.

The post-holder is not expected to carry a caseload. Caseloads will be carried by the CPNs and the post- holder will be expected to conduct psychiatric/medication reviews.

CNWL's Health & Justice Service Directorate is experienced in applying for prison and secure settings contracts. We currently provide a range of services (including mental health, substance misuse, sexual health and primary care) to the following prisons: HMPs Bronzefield, High Down, Downview, Coldingley, Aylesbury, Felltham and Woodhill, We also provide community forensic services in North West London, Liaison and Diversion services to police stations and Magistrates' Courts (Uxbridge, Hillington, Willesden and Westminster), to the Central Criminal and Harrow Crown Court, as well as low secure specialist forensic services at Park Royal. The Mental Health Team in HMP Bronzefield works closely with prison staff and other health and non-health contracted services to provide a person-centered, continuous service that promotes positive health and social care outcomes, sustainable resettlement and reduction in re-offending. HMP & YOI Bronzefield is a modern purpose-built prison for women which opened in 2004. It performs the function of a local prison, accepting prisoners direct from the courts.Accommodation: 3 main residential units holding approximately 135 women each. A fourth residential unit holding 77 women was opened in 2010. Bronzefield also has Level 4 Healthcare provision with inpatient facilities for 18 women. A smaller 10-bed Help & Direction Unit which served as an intermediary unit between Healthcare and main residence was decommissioned by MoJ in 2010.

Person specification

Essential

Relevant Professional Qualification or evidence of ongoing professional development
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
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
MRCPsych
Clinical leadership/management experience
Track record of improving quality in a service
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho- social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Excellent knowledge in specialty
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to manage Clinical Complicity
Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations
Ability to make decision based on evidence and experience including the contribution of other
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Participated in continuous professional development
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Ability to work constructively within MDT environments without complaints / concerns
Has actively participated in clinical audit
Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to equality & diversity
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in working pattern
Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation.
IT literate
Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure

Desirable

Management and leadership course/qualification
Higher degree (Msc, LLM, MD or PhD)
CCT in forensic psychiatry or Forensic experience or other forensic qualification
Experience of job planning
Experience of resolving conflict and complex performance management issues
Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the post within NHS or comparable service
Experience of Quality Improvement
Management experience

Membership of committee/relevant regulatory body CQC preparation

Contract/procurement knowledge

Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.

Has led clinical audits leading to service change