Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist Part -Time

Overview

In this role you will lead psychiatric care for adult women in a secure setting, running a medium or low secure ward and delivering person-centered treatment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive care programmes, manage physical and mental health needs, and provide tailored interventions. The position contributes to service development and governance while maintaining robust professional standards. This role offers flexibility, on-call duties, and opportunities to shape care within a respected established service.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• 5000 car allowance (pro rata)
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Responsibilities

• Run a medium or low secure ward (forensic/general adult focus)
• Deliver care programmes and manage physical and mental health concerns
• Provide individualised care approaches for admitted patients
• Drive multidisciplinary care and contribute to service development
• Build relationships with external stakeholders (e.g. NHS England case managers)
• Undertake psychiatric assessments to determine care level
• Provide oral and written evidence at tribunals/hearings
• Stay up-to-date with developments through conferences/online courses
• Second on-call duties and potential for additional paid shifts

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• On (or about to join) GMC specialist register for forensic or general adult psychiatry
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• In good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and up to date with appraisals

• Collaborative mindset
• Stakeholder relationship skills
• Service development and governance mindset
• GMC/GMC specialist register compliance
• Forensic and general adult psychiatry expertise
• Assessment and triage in secure settings

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