Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Medium Secure

St Andrews Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in England seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a new medium secure ward for working-age men. This role offers the chance to provide clinical leadership, work with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to innovative mental health care practices. The ideal candidate will hold MRCPsych, full GMC registration, and have strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

41 days’ annual leave

Travel allowance

Generous pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• 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 evidence-based care.
• Drive service development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Forensic/General Adult/Old Age Psychiatry

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 dedicated wellbeing spaces.

About the Role

As Responsible Clinician for a medium secure ward, you will lead the assessment and treatment of patients 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.

Rewards and Benefits Highly competitive salary

• 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.

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.

Relocation support available.

How to Apply

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