Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

## **Consultant Psychiatrist – Full Time (37.5 hours) | Women’s Secure Services** **Specialist Register:** Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry **Setting:** Women’s medium/low secure inpatient service ### **Overview** An established and well-respected secure mental health service is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join its women’s 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. --- ### **Key Responsibilities** - Lead the clinical care of a women’s 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 --- ### **Requirements** - Full GMC registration - 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 --- ### **Package & Benefits** - Competitive salary - £5,000 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