Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview

An established and well-respected secure mental health service is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join its womens service. You will be part of a highly experienced medical department within a stable supportive organisation known for excellent MDT collaboration strong clinical leadership and high-quality patient outcomes.

The role involves providing Consultant-level psychiatric care to adult women with complex mental health needs within a secure setting. You will have the choice of leading either a medium secure or low secure ward depending on your preference and experience.

The hospital is located in a highly accessible North West region with excellent motorway links making it commutable from multiple major cities.

• Lead the clinical care of a womens secure ward (medium or low secure)
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment formulation and treatment
• Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure high-quality recovery-focused care
• Engage in service development governance and quality improvement work
• Provide assessments for referrals to determine appropriate placement
• Prepare and deliver written and oral evidence for Tribunal and Managers hearings
• Participate in a low-frequency second-on-call rota (approx. 1 in 17 for full-time clinicians)
• Optional paid first-on-call shifts available with time back in lieu

• Full GMC registration
• Specialist Register: Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry
• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• On the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months) for Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Experience managing complex mental health presentations in secure or acute settings
• Strong MDT-working skills and an interest in service development

• Competitive salary
• 5000 annual car allowance
• 30 days annual leave bank holidays birthday annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals on duty
• Wellbeing and employee support services
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Career development CPD opportunities and structured progression
• Medical indemnity cover
• On-site parking

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Full-Time

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