Consultant Forensic Intellectual Disability Psychiatrist

Job summaryConsultant Psychiatrist - Forensic PsychiatryFull Time - 10PAs (part time will be considered)This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the newly developed low secure forensic learning disability service based on Turner ward, Shaftesbury Clinic, South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust. The forensic service sits within the Specialist Service Line of the Trust.The service is a provider within the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) Forensic Provider Collaborative (PC). The SLP Forensic PC's overarching goals centre on bringing care closer to home, improving patient pathways and outcomes by delivering excellent care in better environments.The SLP has a track record of delivering highly effective, clinically informed service developments across the Pathways within the Forensic PC.The post holder will be joining a skilled, motivated and innovative multidisciplinary team committed to continual learning and development and will be offered excellent CPD opportunities.We are looking for a consultant with the interest and skills in providing strong medical leadership to take our services forward. The role is being offered on a permanent basis, alongside a tailored management leadership programme for those individuals who would be interested in pursuing this. Additionally, we offer a number of enhanced benefits, including a relocation package available - Up to 8,000 relocation package available *terms and conditions apply*Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will provide medical leadership to the team on Turner LDA ward a 12-bedded low secure ward within the new Shaftesbury building in Springfield Hospital. The Consultant will work closely with the ward manager and the wider service to ensure safe, efficient and effective service delivery that meets the Trust's Key Performance Indicators and the SLP Forensic PC objectives.From January 2022 this unit will be housed in a state-of-the-art new secure building on the Springfield Hospital site. The ward has been suitably adapted to provide the optimal environment in which to deliver care and treatment to patients with intellectual (learning) disabilities who may also have Autism. The service is provided by a full specialist multidisciplinary team equipped to effectively assess and treat coexisting mental disorders in this group and to provide appropriate therapies.The Consultant will carry overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, treatment and rehabilitation focused care delivered by the Team. Where problems arise, the Consultant will be afforded robust support by the service Matron, Associate Clinical Director, the Clinical Director and where necessary the Medical Director and Chief ExecutiveAbout usWe are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich thework we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.About our location: Springfield University Hospital, TootingOur largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our 150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities.DetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
Per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowances
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number294-MEDI-0458-CS-HJob locationsShaftesbury BuildingSpringfield University Hospital, 9 SpringfieldLondonSW17 0YFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMedical leadership, working in the multi-disciplinary team and working closely with, and providing cross-cover to other ConsultantPsychiatrists and occasionally their Associate Clinical Director within the service line.Please refer attached JDPS for detailed Job Description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilitiesMedical leadership, working in the multi-disciplinary team and working closely with, and providing cross-cover to other ConsultantPsychiatrists and occasionally their Associate Clinical Director within the service line.Please refer attached JDPS for detailed Job Description and main responsibilitiesPerson Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
EssentialPrimary Medical degreeFull GMC registrationMRCPsych, or equivalent. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic or Learning Disability Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health ActApproved Clinician status as well as S12 approval.DesirableQualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE
EssentialCompleted minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for intellectual disabilities and autism, risk assessment and risk management, interface with the Criminal Justice system and forensic inpatient settings.DesirableKnowledge and experience of the ICETR process. Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT
EssentialCommitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or researchCommitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.DesirableExperience of service planning and developmentExperience of working with third sector partners
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
EssentialEvidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studiesDesirableHigher degree in researchCompletion of a research project and evidence of it's disseminationPublication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING
EssentialExperience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatryDesirableTeaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS
EssentialPrimary Medical degreeFull GMC registrationMRCPsych, or equivalent. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic or Learning Disability Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health ActApproved Clinician status as well as S12 approval.DesirableQualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE
EssentialCompleted minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for intellectual disabilities and autism, risk assessment and risk management, interface with the Criminal Justice system and forensic inpatient settings.DesirableKnowledge and experience of the ICETR process. Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT
EssentialCommitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or researchCommitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.DesirableExperience of service planning and developmentExperience of working with third sector partners
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
EssentialEvidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studiesDesirableHigher degree in researchCompletion of a research project and evidence of it's disseminationPublication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING
EssentialExperience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatryDesirableTeaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from studentsDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS TrustAddressShaftesbury BuildingSpringfield University Hospital, 9 SpringfieldLondonSW17 0YFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS TrustAddressShaftesbury BuildingSpringfield University Hospital, 9 SpringfieldLondonSW17 0YFUnited KingdomEmployer's website