Consultant Community Forensic Psychiatrist

Consultant Community Forensic PsychiatristThe closing date is 07 January 2026Your expertise can change lives. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in care that goes beyond treatment—it’s about compassion, respect, and trust. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love you to join us as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist in our Low Secure and Community Forensic Directorate. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of our community, supporting people through their recovery journey and helping them build brighter futures.You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, delivering care across a range of specialist services:• Community Forensic Service• CFIDD (Community Forensic Intellectual Developmental Disability)• MBT/Personality Disorder ServicesWhy You’ll Love Working With Us• Our Values in Action: We put people first—patients and colleagues alike. Compassion and respect aren’t just words; they’re how we work every day. • Support That Matters: From structured mentoring for new consultants to a strong peer network, you’ll never feel alone in your role.• Flexibility: Full‑time is ideal, but we’re open to conversations about flexible working. • Growth Opportunities: Access our academic programme, CPD sessions, and annual appraisals to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward. Why Nottinghamshire? • Nottinghamshire offers the best of both worlds—vibrant city life and beautiful countryside. With excellent transport links, affordable living, and a thriving cultural scene, it’s a great place to live, work, and explore. For an informal chat or visit, contact:and help us shape the future of forensic mental health care in Nottinghamshire.Main duties of the jobWhatYour Role Looks LikeYou’ll have consultant responsibility for a caseload of up to 40 community‑based patients, some under Mental Health Act provisions. Care coordination is provided by experienced community psychiatric nurses, so you can focus on delivering expert clinical leadership. Your base can be Heatherdene or Westminster House—we’ll work with you to make it fit. Day‑to‑day, you’ll:• Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care to patients in the community. • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective treatment.• Take part in service development and academic programmes. • Uphold professional standards and contribute to the efficient running of services. About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment. Job responsibilitiesWhat We’re Looking For• GMC specialist registration in Forensic Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT).• Approved Clinician status and Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act. • A commitment to our values and to delivering outstanding care. Person SpecificationQualifications• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification• MRCPsych or equivalent• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry with appropriate forensic experience)• Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status and DBS clearance• Relevant higher degree e.g.MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceAcademic Skills & Lifelong Learning• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training• Ability to work in and lead a team• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement• Participated in continuous professional development• Participated in research or service evaluation• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes• Participate in CPD Programme• Teach trainees from medical and allied health professionals in clinical settings• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients• Teaching experienceClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English• Ability to take a leadership role in a multi‑disciplinary team, ensuring high‑quality care and staff morale• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work• Ability to appraise own performance• Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes• Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry• Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public• Experience of Care Programme Approach• 3 years approved higher training in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry and equivalent experience in forensic psychiatry)• Higher Specialist Trainees are eligible to apply if within 6 months of their CCT date• Working with mentally disordered offenders• Knowledge of management and clinical leadership structures within the NHS• Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Trust's strategic direction• Clinical experience of working in community forensic settings• Other relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapies• Find creative solutions to problems• Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues• Additional knowledge in one or more areas of specialty• Knowledge of recent developments and treatment advances in the care of offenders• Knowledge of HCR‑20, PCL‑R and other risk assessment tools• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skillsResearch & Audit• Ability to critically appraise published research• Participation in ongoing audit• Experience of involvement in a research project and publication• Interest in research• Published audit projectManagement• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS• Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Trust's Strategic Direction• Evidence of management and clinical leadership trainingTransport & Travel• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative• Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post• Own carDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Apply tot his job