Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for their Rathbone Low Secure Unit in Liverpool. The role involves managing the care of in-patients, leading assessments for admission, and liaising with various agencies, including the Ministry of Justice. Applicants should be approved under the Mental Health Act and have experience in a psychiatric setting. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, reflective of the responsibilities involved.

Qualifications

• Must be approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Experience with managing care and treatment of in-patients.
• Ability to prepare statutory reports and participate in tribunal hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care and treatment of male in-patients.
• Liaise with agencies like Ministry of Justice and police.
• Lead assessments for individuals referred for admission.

Job description

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Rathbone Low Secure Unit

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Liverpool, L13 4AW

Pay:

£109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year, £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/02/2026

About this job

The post holder will manage the care and treatment of 16 male in-patients within the LSU. This will include patients across both wards (Allerton and Childwall). This will include preadmission planning, MDT meetings, CPA reviews and discharge planning.

The post will require liaison with other agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, police, probation, social care, and other mental health services.

The post holder will be lead on the assessment of individuals referred for admission from a variety of sources including other secure services, general adult services, courts, or prisons.

The service on average receives 2-3 referrals for assessment for admission a month.

The post holder will exercise statutory responsibilities as a Responsible Clinician within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983 (Amended 2007) for patients detained under Restriction Orders, including completing statutory reports to the Ministry of Justice.

For both non-restricted and restricted patients under his/her care he/she will be responsible for providing reports regarding Consent to Treatment and providing reports to, and attending, Tribunals and Managers Reviews.

The postholder will be expected to be approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 for the purposes of recommending admission to hospital and be an Approved Clinician.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the management of the service and attend clinical team meetings and other service-related meetings as appropriate.

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