🔍 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 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.