Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist – Reaside Clinic

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to manage a caseload of male patients in secure care and community settings. Responsibilities include providing medical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, managing referrals, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in psychiatry and be included on the GMC Specialist Register. Join this compassionate team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be included on GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCST.
• Substantial experience in psychiatry is necessary.
• Potential for leadership is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals to the clinical team.
• Liaise with referrers and arrange clinical assessments.
• Conduct access to care assessments to facilitate patient pathways.

Skills

Leadership potential

Substantial experience in psychiatry

Education

Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register or CCST in forensic psychiatry

Job description

Vacancy

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a full time, permanent Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at Reaside Clinic, Birmingham. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician for a caseload comprising male patients in medium secure care and community patients who have been discharged from secure care. You will provide medical leadership to a multidisciplinary clinical team, manage referrals into the service from a defined geographical catchment area, and maintain good working relationships with secondary care services in that area. There will be many opportunities to develop in the role according to interests, and within the secure care and offender health directorate or in the wider Trust.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for managing referrals to the clinical team, liaising with referrers and arranging clinical assessments, in conjunction with the senior nurse working in the team. Clinical assessments will largely be access to care assessments, intended to facilitate the movement of patients along the most appropriate care pathway. Assessments may also be carried out to provide advice on management for patients who do not require admission to secure care but where there are significant concerns about risk.

About the Trust

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Requirements

• Applicants will require inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register, or be within six months or the award of a CCST or equivalent in forensic psychiatry.
• Applicants will also require substantial experience of psychiatry, potential for leadership and a willingness to be involved in the management of the service.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025.