Consultant Psychiatrist

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

Requirements

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• On the GMC Specialist Register 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• £5,000 annual car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals on duty
• Wellbeing and employee support services
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Career development and CPD opportunities
• Medical indemnity cover
• On-site parking

About the Company

An established and well-respected secure mental health service providing high-quality patient outcomes through excellent MDT collaboration and strong clinical leadership.