Consultant Psychiatrist – Medico-Legal
Pay: £400 per assessment (up to £450 for onsite or specific assessment types)
Time: 1 hr for assessment & up to 1 hr for report writing
Location: Remote (In-Person available)
Working Hours: Flexible
Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a leading independent mental health provider to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist for medico-legal work. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake high-quality, independent psychiatric assessments supporting legal proceedings within a well-established, clinician-led service.
Through Service Care Solutions, you will join a specialist medico-legal team delivering comprehensive psychiatric reports for a range of legal cases. The service is known for producing clear, evidence-based, and court-compliant reports, with a strong emphasis on clinical accuracy, professionalism, and timely delivery.
This role offers flexible working, with remote and face-to-face assessments available, alongside full administrative support allowing you to focus on clinical work without unnecessary administrative burden.
Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for medico-legal purposes
* Review medical records and relevant documentation to inform clinical opinion
* Produce high-quality medico-legal reports that are clear, structured and defensible
* Provide expert opinion on diagnosis, prognosis, capacity and treatment recommendations
* Work in line with medico-legal standards, clinical governance and regulatory requirements
* Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to ensure smooth case management
Requirements
* GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a valid licence to practice
* CCT in Psychiatry
* Previous or current experience within medico-legal assessments (desirable but not essential)
* Strong report-writing skills with the ability to produce clear, evidence-based documentation
* Experience assessing adults across a range of mental health conditions
* Ability to work independently while maintaining high clinical standards
* Up-to-date with revalidation and appraisal requirements
How to Apply
If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking flexible medico-legal work within a high-quality, clinician-led service, Service Care Solutions would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please contact Chris Richardson on 01772 208963 or email your CV to .
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you know someone who would be a perfect fit, you can earn a £450 referral bonus for any successful referral.