Job summary The post is based in His Majesty's Prison Brixton where the specialty doctor will join an established multidisciplinary team in providing psychiatric care to the inmates. This post is especially desirable for those wishing to pursue a career in Forensic Psychiatry. The successful candidate will be joining a recently expanded Mental Health Hub in a Cat C resettlement prison (with an inmate population of around 800) in a vibrant part of south London. The Mental Health In-reach is multidisciplinary, with a Team Manager, Consultant, 5 CPNs, a lead and 4 trainee psychologists, an occupational and speech and language therapist, and social worker. The MH Hub works closes with primary care, prison counselling services, the Forward Trust (for inmates with a history of addiction), and the LPU services for inmates with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Main duties of the job The post is based in His Majesty's Prison Brixton where the specialty doctor will join an established multidisciplinary team in providing psychiatric care to the inmates. This post provides excellent experience in prison psychiatry. Previous post holders have gone on to pursue careers in Forensic Psychiatry. The successful candidate joins a multidisciplinary team led by a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, who is there 2 days per week but is contactable for the rest of the week. The team also includes nurses, psychologists and occupational therapists. They will manage major mental illness and organize transfers to hospitals. They will be involved in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Experience in the assessment and management of a wide range of clinical presentations including personality, affective, anxiety, psychotic, neurodevelopmental and substance related disorders will be developed. They will expect to see around 6 new patients each week and 10 follow ups About us In addition to the in-patient services, the NLFS also provides a number of other services. The NLFS set up its first forensic outreach service in the Borough of Camden in 1997 and since that time outreach services have been set up in the Boroughs of Islington, Haringey, Enfield and Barnet. The NLFS has always had close links with HMP Brixton and has provided the medical mental health input into the prison since 2008. The service now provides psychiatric care into HMYOI Feltham, HMP Pentonville, HMP Brixton, HMP Wormwood Scrubs and Buckinghamshire prisons. The NLFS provides a well established court diversion scheme at Highbury Magistrates Court and is the London pilot site for the National Court and Police Liaison and Diversion Scheme with East London and North East London Foundation Trusts. As part of this scheme, the NLFS has police liaison schemes in Islington, Enfield, Camden and Haringey. The service also provides a court diversion service at Hendon Magistrates Court and a police liaison scheme in Barnet. The NLFS is part of the London Partnerships Project. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £52,530 to £82,400 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 455-BEH-0003 Job locations HMP Brixton Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8JL Job description Job responsibilities Development of skills in assessing and managing complex presentations, including identifying longer-term treatment goals for those with chronic illness. Develop skills in risk assessment. Develop competencies in working closely with carers, community support agencies, interpreters and the local authority. Developing knowledge of working with patients with extensive forensic history. Develop knowledge of pathways for individuals with mental illness involved in criminal justice system. Gain an awareness of national guidelines, e.g. NICE guidelines, and their application to relevant clinical situations. Develop awareness of protocols and policies as applied to clinical situations, including the opportunity to contribute to the formation of local protocols, service development and clinical governance. The Specialty doctor will attend the regular weekly academic program on a Friday as well as opportunities to attend other academic activities on the Chase Farm Site. Engage in service development Job description Job responsibilities Development of skills in assessing and managing complex presentations, including identifying longer-term treatment goals for those with chronic illness. Develop skills in risk assessment. Develop competencies in working closely with carers, community support agencies, interpreters and the local authority. Developing knowledge of working with patients with extensive forensic history. Develop knowledge of pathways for individuals with mental illness involved in criminal justice system. Gain an awareness of national guidelines, e.g. NICE guidelines, and their application to relevant clinical situations. Develop awareness of protocols and policies as applied to clinical situations, including the opportunity to contribute to the formation of local protocols, service development and clinical governance. The Specialty doctor will attend the regular weekly academic program on a Friday as well as opportunities to attend other academic activities on the Chase Farm Site. Engage in service development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date Desirable A postgraduate qualification in psychiatry Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it. Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Competence in the management of a broad range of general adult mental disorders. Experience with inpatient psychiatric management and with working in a multidisciplinary Team. A doctor appointed to this grade shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have at least 4 years of full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a psychiatry Excellent clinical skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches Desirable Experience in Forensic Psychiatry Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions. Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines. Desirable Evidence of change management skills Academic and Teaching Skills Essential Willing to assist with multidisciplinary professional development Willingness to participate in audit Desirable Experience of teaching undergraduate medical and health students. Experience in audit. Personal skills Essential Enthusiasm Probity Industriousness Good communication Flexibility Ability to cope under pressure Excellent IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date Desirable A postgraduate qualification in psychiatry Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it. Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Competence in the management of a broad range of general adult mental disorders. Experience with inpatient psychiatric management and with working in a multidisciplinary Team. A doctor appointed to this grade shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have at least 4 years of full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a psychiatry Excellent clinical skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches Desirable Experience in Forensic Psychiatry Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of adult mental disorders and evidence based management interventions. Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines. Desirable Evidence of change management skills Academic and Teaching Skills Essential Willing to assist with multidisciplinary professional development Willingness to participate in audit Desirable Experience of teaching undergraduate medical and health students. Experience in audit. Personal skills Essential Enthusiasm Probity Industriousness Good communication Flexibility Ability to cope under pressure Excellent IT skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name 306 North London NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP Brixton Chase Farm Hospital The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8JL Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)