Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

About this role

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.

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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

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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

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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