Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Woodhill

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant to join the Health & Justice Services.
The applicant will be a Consultant who is passionate about prison psychiatry and can deliver outstanding clinical leadership to the mental health team.
This Post is ideally suited for a Consultant who enjoys assessing and treating challenging and unusual mental and physical health clinical presentations in a complex long-term environment.
The new potholder will be a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Consultant to join the mental health team at HMP Woodhill, a Category B prison situated in Milton Keynes with a Category A function for both young offenders and those in the Close Supervision Centre (CSC).
AAC 13/02/2025 PM, Assessment (including the assessment of risk), treatment, care planning and multiagency liaison for people with mental health problems in the prisons.
Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.
Contribute to planned emergency interventions.
Liaison with prisons, courts, statutory and non-statutory agencies, concerning all aspects of the mental health care management of men with mental health problems in the prisons.
To work closely with the Manager, Psychologists and other lead professionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care.
To liaise closely with other medical, clinical and managerial staff to provide high quality care pathways.
Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.
Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.
Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines (data protection legislation and information governance standards).
Application of the Mental Health Act including sections 48/49 and 47/49., Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.
Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.
Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines (data protection legislation and information governance standards).
Application of the Mental Health Act including sections 48/49 and 47/49.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
A full access to a wide range of staff Benefits, Discounts and Offers you can enjoy when you join CNWL. Some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.
We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts :
+ Salary sacrifice schemes
+ Sponsorship for International candidates
+ Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
+ Study discounts for staff
+ Flexible working
+ Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
+ Competitive Bank Rates
+ Fitness and Wellbeing, We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
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