Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry (KCW Refocus)

Clinical Leadership Providing consultant psychiatric leadership across the service. Supporting the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex forensic presentations. Undertaking comprehensive psychiatric and forensic risk assessments. Accepting clinical responsibility for patients stepping down from specialist forensic services and those requiring specialist forensic oversight. Supporting management of patients who no longer require specialist forensic pathways.Collaborative Working Working closely with Community Mental Health Teams, acute inpatient services, secure providers, and Criminal Justice agencies. Developing strong partnerships with probation services, social care, housing teams, and wider stakeholders. Supporting safe and effective transitions between inpatient and community services.Service Development and Transformation Leading the ongoing development of community forensic pathways across North West London. Contributing to strategic planning and service redesign. Supporting innovative approaches to rehabilitation, recovery, and patient flow. Helping shape future models of forensic community care.Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance Leading quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, experience, safety, and system efficiency. Supporting clinical governance, serious incident reviews, audit, and learning processes. Using data and evidence to drive improvements in care delivery and service performance. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.Leadership and Workforce Development Providing visible and compassionate leadership within the multidisciplinary team. Supporting recruitment, retention, team development, and staff wellbeing. Supervising specialty doctors, trainees, and multidisciplinary colleagues. Encouraging innovation, learning, and professional development.