Clinical Director in Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Our client, a leading private healthcare provider, is looking for a Clinical Director with Specialism in Forensic Psychiatry.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an ever growing service with a lot of future plans.

What is on offer:

Competitive Salary

Pension

30 days annual leave

Permanent

Main Duties:

▪ Work closely with the Clinical Director(s) of the Approved Centres, the Clinical Director of ID and MH Services and all Consultant Psychiatrists on the National MDT.

▪ Oversee and implement measures to meet regulatory standards and compliance with the Mental Health Commission for the registration of community based mental health residences.

▪ Provide cover for Clinical Directors & Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave as necessary and in line with prospective cover arrangements as per the contract.

Main Responsibilities:

▪ Taking clinical responsibility for patients who are residing in community based mental health residences.

▪ Taking clinical responsibility for patients who are residing in intellectual disability centres.

▪ Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation, and treatment of individuals with complex needs and forensic risks across both ID and MH services.

▪ Contributing to clinical governance for the services provided at both Approved Centres when covering annual leave and contribute to the development of service strategy as required.