Overview
Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery‑focused care for people within the criminal justice system.
Responsibilities
* Act as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, ensuring the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services.
* Lead clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning.
* Provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for mental health review tribunals, hospital managers’ hearings and the Ministry of Justice.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams‑including forensic social workers, psychologists and occupational therapists—to ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
* Play a key role in service development, shaping strategy and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs.
* Participate in clinical governance, audits, risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards.
* Teach and supervise trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, and lead research and quality‑improvement projects to inform best practice.
Qualifications
* MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA).
* Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc – preferred.
* 5 years postgraduate psychiatric experience, including 2 years in forensic settings.
* Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services.
* Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report‑writing for tribunals and courts.
* Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience.
* Proven ability to lead MDTs; experience in service planning and participation in audit and governance processes.
* Prior management role at consultant level in a forensic service.
* Experience teaching trainees and healthcare professionals; involvement in audit and QI projects.
* Peer‑reviewed publications; experience securing research funding.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills; commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion; resilience and adaptability.
Other Information
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth and future:
* Competitive annual salary
* £5,000 car allowance
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
* Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
* Voluntary benefits
* Medical indemnity cover
* Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate – your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and a wellbeing hub
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
* Access to Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind
* Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus the ability to save directly from your wages and enjoy financial wellbeing support
* 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
* Free meals and onsite parking
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