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Person specification

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
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 of gaining CCT
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Experience of assessing and treating patients in a inpatient setting.
Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance as a Consultant.
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to assess and treat adults of working age with complex mental health and risk issues.
Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.
Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
Understand principles of teaching.
Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Evidence of management/leadership skills training.

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with significant experience of working in the community
Experience of working in forensic psychiatry.
Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Previous experience of working with individuals in secure services.
Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches
Experience as an Educational Supervisor for trainees

Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry

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