Overview
An established and well-respected secure mental health service is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join its womens service. You will be part of a highly experienced medical department within a stable supportive organisation known for excellent MDT collaboration strong clinical leadership and high-quality patient outcomes.
The role involves providing Consultant-level psychiatric care to adult women with complex mental health needs within a secure setting. You will have the choice of leading either a medium secure or low secure ward depending on your preference and experience.
The hospital is located in a highly accessible North West region with excellent motorway links making it commutable from multiple major cities.
Responsibilities
* Lead the clinical care of a womens secure ward (medium or low secure)
* Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment formulation and treatment
* Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure high-quality recovery-focused care
* Engage in service development governance and quality improvement work
* Provide assessments for referrals to determine appropriate placement
* Prepare and deliver written and oral evidence for Tribunal and Managers hearings
* Participate in a low-frequency second-on-call rota (approx. 1 in 17 for full-time clinicians)
* Optional paid first-on-call shifts available with time back in lieu
Requirements
* Full GMC registration
* Specialist Register: Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry
* MRCPsych (or equivalent)
* On the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months) for Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry
* Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
* Experience managing complex mental health presentations in secure or acute settings
* Strong MDT-working skills and an interest in service development
Package & Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 5000 annual car allowance
* 30 days annual leave bank holidays birthday annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity package
* Free meals on duty
* Wellbeing and employee support services
* Retail and lifestyle discounts
* Career development CPD opportunities and structured progression
* Medical indemnity cover
* On-site parking
Experience
* Contract
* Key Skills
* Fire Protection, Camp, Apache Commons, Bank Reconciliation, J Plus Plus
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience
years
Vacancy
1
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