Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist - Part time

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. Team Structure Established multi-professional team Access to a large, supportive peer group of consultants and specialists 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 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 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