Specialty Doctor Forensic Psychiatry | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B9 5PU |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7362961/436-MEDICAL-SD-TC |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a specialty doctor to join the team at the Tamarind Centre medium secure unit, working full time at 10 sessions a week. The appointed person will work under the supervision of a consultant forensic psychiatrist in our Medium secure ICU , with a multidisciplinary clinical team, to provide mental health care for adult men with complex needs, both as in patients and in the community.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team, as well as being able to work in a flexible way with service users who have a range of complex needs. There are opportunities for continuing professional development, audit, research and teaching.
The successful individual will have full registration with the General Medical Council and preferably have experience of working with disturbed patients in secure care.
They will also have strong clinical skills, both from a physical and mental health perspective as well as excellent communication skills, team working skills and flexibility.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities of this post
This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025