Management As part of the Forensic Service leadership, the post holder will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service. This will involve active engagement with the management structures within both the Division and the wider Trust, fostering a supportive and well-coordinated clinical environment. Supervision For those interested and suitably approved, there is the exciting opportunity to supervise psychiatric trainees. The Thames Valley Higher Forensic Training Scheme offers six national training numbers, including a dual Forensic and CAMHS post. The current Forensic Training Programme Director, Dr. Hasanen Al Taiar, along with the Director of Medical Education, Dr. Alastair Reid, provide excellent leadership and support for trainee development within the scheme. Education and Training Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is a proud teaching Trust with strong, close ties to Oxford University. The Oxford University Department
of Psychiatry, based at the Warneford Hospital, is internationally renowned for its medical teaching and cutting-edge research. More information can be found on their [website](https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/). The post holder will be encouraged to actively engage in training programmes and teaching sessions. There are also opportunities to contribute to wider training events within the Division. Medical students frequently visit HMP Bullingdon, and the Consultant may play a vital role in educating and supporting multi-disciplinary staff development. Continuing Professional Development, Mentorship, and Induction Ongoing professional development is essential, and the Trust fully supports consultants in maintaining their Royal College CPD requirements, including access to study leave and funding for conferences. The post holder will participate in Trust consultant meetings, audits, and academic events, maintaining continuous professional growth through membership of a Personal Development Plan
(PDP) group and annual appraisal. New consultants benefit from a structured induction programme and are supported through mentorship, with suitable mentors nominated to guide and support them. Forensic psychiatry consultants hold monthly peer supervision sessions on Wednesdays and quarterly reviews of PDPsan excellent forum for professional support and collaboration, which the successful applicant will be invited to join. Additionally, the Forensic Psychiatry Academic Programme runs on Wednesday afternoons during Oxford University term time, featuring visiting speakers and rich academic content. The post holder is expected to contribute actively here, as well as participate in the broad programme hosted by the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital on Tuesday mornings. Research and Audit The post holder will contribute to service-related audit projects, working alongside the multidisciplinary team and Trust audit department to continually improve care quality. The Thames Valley
Forensic Mental Health Service (TVFMHS) is committed to expanding academic forensic mental health in partnership with Oxford University. This role offers exciting opportunities to collaborate on research projects with the forensic psychiatry department at the Warneford Hospital, under the leadership of Professor Seena Fazel. Mental Health Act Assessments The Consultant will be expected to obtain Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act. The Trust provides full support for acquiring Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status if required. Job Planning The post holder will engage in annual job planning with the Forensic Associate Medical Director, ensuring the role is tailored collaboratively to reflect clinical and professional interests. Any changes to the job plan will be negotiated bilaterally. Annual appraisal will be conducted as part of the Trusts appraisal process, supporting readiness for revalidation. The exact timetable will be agreed upon with the
Clinical Lead, with an expected ratio of 7.5 sessions of direct clinical care to 2.5 sessions dedicated to Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) on a pro-rata basis. SPA time may include special interest clinical work, CPD, peer group activities, teaching, supervision, governance, audit, service development, management, business planning, research, and academic involvement.