Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

St Andrew’s Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Northampton is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to lead a multi-disciplinary team and care for males with mental illness. The ideal candidate will have MRCPsych or equivalent, with a commitment to clinical excellence and leadership. The role offers unique facilities and a supportive work environment, along with generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Up to 41 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Commitment to clinical excellence, leadership, and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible Clinician for a male medium secure ward.
• Lead a full multi-disciplinary team.
• Care for working-age males with mental illness.
• Innovate and influence service development.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, or Old Age Psychiatry

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Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Northampton

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Client:

St Andrew’s Healthcare

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Why Join St Andrew’s Healthcare?

• Medically led organisation with 8 Psychiatry Directors on the Executive Leadership Team
• Over 30 Consultant Psychiatrists based on-site in Northampton
• Mentoring available for newly qualified Consultants
• Broad range of services on-site including Low Secure, PICU, Learning Disability, Autism, Neuropsychiatry, CAMHS, and Forensics
• Academic and research centre with development opportunities
• Access to unique facilities including café, garden centre, woodwork and ceramics workshops, gyms, and swimming pools – all within 150 acres of woodland grounds
• Excellent location: affordable housing, good schools, great transport links to London and Birmingham

The Role

• Responsible Clinician for a male medium secure ward within our Medium Secure Service
• Lead a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
• Care for working-age males with mental illness
• Opportunity to innovate, influence service development, and shape patient pathways
• Support available from junior doctors, administrators, PAs, and MDT specialists
• Internal CPD events
• Medico-legal outpatient practice opportunities
• Support for Executive MBA at top UK business schools
• Leadership development and progression opportunities within the charity

What You’ll Need

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, or Old Age Psychiatry (or within 6 months of completion)
• Commitment to clinical excellence, leadership, and patient-centred care

Rewards and Benefits

• Travel allowance
• Up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays)