Consultant Psychiatrist – Self-Employed Medico-Legal Expert Witness - Hybrid and Remote
Location: Nationwide | Hours: Ad-hoc | Type: Self-employed | Rate: Competitive Assessment Rate
Are you a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist looking for flexible, well-paid, and professionally rewarding work alongside your clinical role?
We are seeking experienced Psychiatrists to join our network of Medico-Legal Expert Witnesses, conducting psychiatric assessments and producing high-quality medico-legal reports for Personal Injury, Immigration, Criminal, and Medical Negligence cases.
Why Join Us
* Total flexibility: Choose the hours that suit you – weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
* Minimal administration: Structured proformas and medical secretarial support for report writing.
* Nationwide coverage: Access to over 250 clinic locations across England & Wales.
* Hybrid working available: Some assessments may be completed remotely.
* Competitive hourly rates with 45p per mile mileage reimbursement.
Role Overview
* Conduct 1-hour psychiatric assessments using a pre-defined proforma.
* Review preparatory documentation related to each case (injury-related only).
* Assess clients involved in Personal Injury (PI) claims, including road traffic accidents, workplace, and clinical negligence cases.
* Evaluate mental and functional health impacts such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
* Collaborate with an experienced in-house team who assist in report completion and validation.
All clinic bookings and logistics are arranged and covered by our client, allowing you to focus purely on clinical assessments.
Requirements
* Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
* Proven experience conducting psychiatric assessments and preparing reports.
* Previous medico-legal experience in Personal Injury, Crime, Immigration, or Family Law cases preferred.
Interested?
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Joe Roberts
jroberts@everpoolrecruitment.com
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