Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Male Medium Secure

St Andrews Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on mental health in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a new male medium secure ward. This role is perfect for experienced professionals or those nearing completion of their training. You will provide clinical leadership, work with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service development in a supportive environment, with numerous benefits including competitive salary and ample leave.

Benefits

41 days’ annual leave

Travel allowance

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Experience in forensic or general adult psychiatry.
• A values-driven approach aligned with CARE values.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of care plans.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Drive service development and contribute to quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, or Old Age Psychiatry (or within six months of completion)

Job description

St Andrew’s Healthcare is a leading medically led charity with a mission to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We are currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a new male medium secure ward for working-age men, an important part of our well-established secure care pathway.

Whether you are an experienced Consultant or within six months of achieving your CCT, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead a specialised service within one of the UK’s most comprehensive and supportive clinical environments.

Why Join St Andrew’s? Be part of a clinically driven organisation with over 30 Consultant Psychiatrists and a medical leadership team deeply engaged in practice and service development.Work alongside a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, speech and language therapists, and junior doctors.

Access structured mentorship and support for newly qualified Consultants.

Experience an exceptional breadth of services on the Northampton site, including low secure, PICU, CAMHS, learning disability, autism, neuropsychiatry, forensic services, and academic research facilities.

Benefit from a unique therapeutic setting with patient-led services such as cafés, garden centres, creative studios, and access to facilities including a gym, swimming pool, and dedicated wellbeing spaces.

About the Role As Responsible Clinician for the male medium secure ward, you will lead the assessment and treatment of working-age men with complex mental health needs in a secure environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical leadership and oversight of care plans.
• Working closely with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Driving service development and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting innovation and influencing the future of secure mental health care.
• You will also have the opportunity to develop specialist interests and pursue leadership roles regionally and nationally.
• Career Development and Leadership Opportunities St Andrew’s Healthcare is committed to nurturing future clinical leaders. Many of our senior leaders began their careers here as Consultants.

We offer:

• Opportunities for involvement in teaching, research, and service innovation.
• Support for CPD, academic work, and professional qualifications.
• Mentorship programmes for newly qualified Consultants.
• Medico-legal opportunities through St Andrew’s Consultancy Services.
• Person Specification Essential criteria:
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, or Old Age Psychiatry (or within six months of completion).
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• A values-driven approach aligned with our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
• Rewards and Benefits Highly competitive salary with potential for additional consultancy income.
• 41 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Travel allowance and car lease scheme.
• Generous pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
• Free on-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits.

Relocation support available.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion or to express your interest, please contact: Samantha Pendry – Recruitment Partner [e-mail]