Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist - Part time

About this role

CONSULTANT FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST – 0.6 FTE

Join a specialist forensic mental health service providing strategic leadership, expert psychiatric oversight, and clinical care. You will act as Responsible Clinician (RC) under the Mental Health Act, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

You will have RC responsibility for male service users on medium secure wards, with support from a non-consultant grade doctor and secretarial assistance.

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TEAM STRUCTURE

* Established multi-professional team

* Access to a large, supportive peer group of consultants and specialists

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Ensure effective functioning of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for patients

* Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care and throughput

* Escalate concerns regarding medical staff to Medical or Regional Directors as needed

* Provide clinical leadership and support team-building

* Contribute to training, education, and development of staff, particularly medical staff

* Supervise and appraise medical staff as required

* Represent the medical voice in clinical governance meetings

* Ensure effective delivery of quality medical services

* Guide safe and appropriate implementation of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

* Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders

* Support compliance with regulatory standards such as CQC/HIW

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REQUIREMENTS

* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

* Full GMC registration with licence to practise

* MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

* Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status

* Specialist Register entry for Forensic Psychiatry highly desirable

* Experience assessing and managing patients in forensic psychiatric settings

* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care

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WHAT YOU’LL GET

* Competitive salary

* Car allowance

* 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave (pro-rata for less than full-time)

* Free meals and parking

* Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance

* Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing

* 24-hour GP service

* Career development and training opportunities

* Pension contribution

* Medical indemnity cover

* Life Assurance

* Enhanced maternity package