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 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 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 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