Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

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

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  Lead the clinical care of a women’s secure ward (medium or low secure)

  
  


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  Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment, formulation, and treatment

  
  


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  Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care

  
  


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  Engage in service development, governance, and quality improvement work

  
  


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  Provide assessments for referrals to determine appropriate placement

  
  


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  Prepare and deliver written and oral evidence for Tribunal and Managers’ hearings

  
  


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  Participate in a low-frequency second-on-call rota (approx. 1 in 17 for full-time clinicians)

  
  


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  Optional paid first-on-call shifts available, with time back in lieu

  
  

Requirements

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  Full GMC registration

  
  


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  MRCPsych (or equivalent)

  
  


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  On the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months) for Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry

  
  


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  Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status

  
  


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  Experience managing complex mental health presentations in secure or acute settings

  
  


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  Strong MDT-working skills and an interest in service development

  
  

Package & Benefits

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  Competitive salary

  
  


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  £5,000 annual car allowance

  
  


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  30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday annual leave

  
  


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  Pension scheme

  
  


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  Life assurance

  
  


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  Enhanced maternity package

  
  


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  Free meals on duty

  
  


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  Wellbeing and employee support services

  
  


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  Retail and lifestyle discounts

  
  


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  Career development, CPD opportunities, and structured progression

  
  


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  Medical indemnity cover

  
  


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  On-site parking