🔍 Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry
📍 Location: West Midlands
🕒 Start Date: ASAP | Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
💷 Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to work within Male Medium and Low Secure Services in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric care in a secure setting, working closely with a well-established multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex mental health needs.
🌟 About the Role
The role involves leading on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of service users within a forensic mental health environment. You will provide clinical leadership within a collaborative team that includes an Associate Specialist Doctor, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and experienced nursing staff.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments in a secure environment
* Develop and oversee individualised care plans in partnership with the MDT
* Prescribe and monitor appropriate treatment, including medication management
* Monitor service users’ progress and adjust interventions as required
* Provide clinical leadership and specialist input across the service
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
* Contribute to ongoing service development and quality improvement initiatives
✅ Essential Criteria
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
* CCT in Psychiatry (with Forensic Psychiatry CCT or substantial forensic experience preferred)
* Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
* Experience working within secure or similar mental health settings
* Strong clinical, diagnostic and leadership skills
* Excellent communication and teamworking abilities
* In-depth understanding of relevant mental health legislation and safeguarding procedures
If you are a Consultant psychiatrist with a background in forensic mental health, we would be keen to hear from you.