Job summary
We are currently seeking a permanent Specialist Doctor for in Forensic Physiatry located on Beech Ward.

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

2 years experience within psychiatry is an essential criteria for specialty doctor posts, should you not hold this experience you may interviewed and considered for an alternative posting which will different in grade and pay.

Please note - we run a collated interview approach for all SAS vacancies we have across the Trust, this means that you will be considered for the posting you applied for in the first instance, if this posting is filled but you are deemed appointable you may be offered an alternative posting which may differ in department and location.

Main duties of the job

• To provide psychiatric care to the Beech unit and to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients on the
• To undertake the medicolegal duties as advised by the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, including report writing and providing evidence at the renewal and tribunal hearings if needed.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the line manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim it to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilities within the UK.

With a workforce of over 4,300 people and an annual income of some £330 million this year, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. As a University NHS Foundation Trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.

Hertfordshire represents one of the finest areas in the UK in which to live. It is situated north of London within approximately 30 minutes travelling time to London. The population of Hertfordshire is approximately 1.2 million. The area is well known to have some of the best secondary and independent schools in the country. Hertfordshire has two main motorways running through it: the M1 motorway runs north/south through West Hertfordshire and the A1 (M) runs north/south through East Hertfordshire. The area has good housing, leisure and educational facilities.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
Per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 367-HPFT-MEDICAL-478-C
Job locations: Beech Unit, Low Secure Unit, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
• Provision of psychiatric expertise to the forensic team
• To undertake assessments, report writing and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.
• To liaise effectively with primary care and mainstream mental health services.
• To have regular clinical supervision with the consultant forensic psychiatrist. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that this is booked.

Job responsibilities

• To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
• Provision of psychiatric expertise to the forensic team
• To undertake assessments, report writing and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.
• To liaise effectively with primary care and mainstream mental health services.
• To have regular clinical supervision with the consultant forensic psychiatrist. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that this is booked.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval

Knowledge & Clinical skills, Experience
Essential

• A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Minimum of 6 months experience within forensic psychiatry.
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
• Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to Learning Disability and Forensic.

Academic Skills Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
• Possession of good organisational skills
• Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
• Has actively participated in clinical audit

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: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Beech Unit, Low Secure Unit, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Medical Lead for Quality LD and Forensic SBU
Dr Rajesh Nehete
rajesh.nehete@nhs.net