Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist — Clinical Lead (Surrey)

Athona Limited; Charlwood; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

£5,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave plus bank/public

Job summary

Athona Limited is recruiting a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for our established forensic mental health service in Surrey. The role leads clinical care on medium secure wards, overseeing assessments, treatment planning and CPA implementation within a secure inpatient setting for male patients involved with the criminal justice system.

You will provide clinical governance, staff training, supervision, and liaison with external agencies, contributing to service development and quality

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification with full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Experience assessing and managing patients within forensic psychiatric settings.
• Specialist Register status in Forensic Psychiatry (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients within the medium secure wards.
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, treatment and ongoing clinical management.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance and service development.
• Supervise, support and develop medical colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders involved in patient care.

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification with GMC registration

MRCPsych or Royal College equivalent

Section 12(2) approval & Approved Clinician status

Experience in forensic psychiatry settings

Specialist Register status in Forensic Psychiatry (desirable)

Job description

Athona Limited is recruiting a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for our established forensic mental health service in Surrey. The role leads clinical care on medium secure wards, overseeing assessments, treatment planning and CPA implementation within a secure inpatient setting for male patients involved with the criminal justice system.

You will provide clinical governance, staff training, supervision, and liaison with external agencies, contributing to service development and quality