The closing date is 23rd Jun 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary
The Trust SHO Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry at Ravenswood House is responsible for delivering high-quality, day-to-day clinical care within a medium secure inpatient setting for adult male patients with complex mental health needs. Working at registrar level under consultant supervision, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients detained under the Mental Health Act, using a holistic and evidence-based approach to care.
The role involves active participation in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ensuring coordinated and patient-centred treatment planning. The post holder will support risk assessment and management, monitor evolving clinical situations, and ensure safe, effective care delivery while maintaining clear and accurate clinical documentation.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. Attendance at educational programmes, departmental meetings, and regional teaching opportunities is expected.
The position offers valuable experience within an established multidisciplinary forensic service, supported by structured supervision and professional development opportunities. It provides a strong foundation for developing competencies in forensic psychiatry, while contributing to a service focused on recovery, safety, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
- Provide Registrar level day to day care for forensic psychiatry, together with ward rounds with the consultants
- Attend forensic psychiatry clinics
- Participation in MDT meetings
- Audit and Clinical Governance
- Undergo regular appraisal throughout the post
- Attend Trust educational and departmental meetings.
- Demonstrate awareness of national and local guidelines relating to specialty (e.g. NICE guidelines) and influence care developments in accordance with these.
- Identify, contribute to or lead on aspects in the development and dissemination of evidence-based guidelines, standards and protocols as required and implement change to improve the quality of patient care.
- Attend local, regional and national networks/meetings
- Present at seminars/conferences/meeting
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC.
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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.
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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.
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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Stephanie Markham
[email protected]
02392603295
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Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
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Band
Doctor - Other
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Salary
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£40190.00 to £76582.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
348-MED-SAC-11698
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Job locations
Ravenswood House
Mayles Lane, Knowle
Fareham
Hampshire
PO17 5NA
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Attachments
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Job Description
Trust Doctor Job Description Ravenswood (002).pdf – 536KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_HIOWH_v1.pdf – 996KB Opens in a new window
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