An exciting opportunity has arisenfor the post of a Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Intellectual and NeurodevelopmentalDisorders (FIND) Service. The Community Forensic Service consists of threeteams- Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), Forensic Personality DisorderService (FPDS) and FIND. Over the last 5 years FPDS and SCFT have expanded andFIND expansion is planned for 2024. FIND is a regional service serving Devon(incl. Plymouth), Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
FIND service delivers care pathwayservice for both men and women with Intellectual disabilities, Autism and/or AcquiredBrain Injury (ABI). The service works with these patients in order to optimiselength of stay and the forensic care pathway. A key aim is to reduce the use ofout-of-area or specialist placements and for efficient use of South Westnetwork beds. Currently the FIND service offers Signposting and advice (Tier1), Consultation, training and supervision (Tier 2), Joint work, Care pathwaymanagement and Access assessment (Tier 3). When the FIND team has undergone theplanned expansion, they will also hold a small caseload of Tier 4 Careco-ordination.
The post-holder will join anexciting and highly motivated team in delivering a range of care in awell-established tiered system. The post holder will have a capped caseload ofpatients and act as community RC for this cohort.
It is anticipated that thepost-holder will be a key stakeholder in shaping the growth, development andexpansion of the service. This post offers an opportunity to develop andprovide clinical leadership for the Service. They will join the Secure serviceon-call rota which has middle and junior grades on-call system embedded in it.They will join the diverse and dynamic RC/consultant group of the Secureservice as part of clinical leadership team of the Service. The service iscommissioned by the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC), which allows thepost-holder to contribute to regional strategic developments.
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Personspecification attached to this advert which will provide further information onthis role.
This 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.
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