Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Secure Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Service

St Andrews Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a medium secure ABI ward. This role offers the chance to lead within a supportive clinical environment and to develop specialist interests. Candidates should be GMC-registered and possess MRCPsych or equivalent. The position entails providing clinical leadership and ensuring evidence-based treatment. Competitive salary and numerous benefits, including annual leave and professional development support, are included.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

41 days’ annual leave

Travel allowance

Generous pension

Free on-site parking

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 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 CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of assessment and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversee care plans.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment and service delivery.
• Contribute to strategic development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support innovation and influence the future of secure mental health care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Forensic Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, or Old Age Psychiatry

Job description

St Andrew’s Healthcare is a leading medically led charity with a clear mission: to transform the lives of people living with complex mental health needs. We are currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with a specialist interest in neuropsychiatry and/or forensic psychiatry to lead our medium secure ABI ward. This unit plays a vital role within our well-established secure care pathway.

Whether you are an experienced Consultant or within six months of achieving your CCT, this role offers an excellent 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 on-site and a senior leadership team deeply engaged in medical practice.

• Work with a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech and language therapists, and dietitians.

• Access structured mentorship for newly qualified Consultants.

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

• Work in a unique therapeutic setting with access to extensive grounds and patient-led services such as cafés, garden centres, and creative studios.

• Facilities also include a gym, swimming pool, and dedicated wellbeing spaces.

About the Role

As Responsible Clinician for the medium secure ABI ward (working-age male patients), you will lead the provision of assessment and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions in a secure setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical leadership and overseeing care plans.

• Ensuring high-quality, evidence-based treatment and service delivery.

• Contributing to strategic development and quality improvement initiatives.

• Supporting innovation and influencing the future of secure mental health care.

There will also be opportunities to develop specialist interests and take on wider regional or national leadership roles.

Career Development and Leadership Opportunities

St Andrew’s Healthcare is committed to developing future clinical leaders. Many of our current Clinical and Executive Directors began their careers here as Consultants.

We offer:

• Sponsorship for Executive MBA programmes through leading UK business schools.

• Opportunities for involvement in teaching, research, and innovation.

• Medico-legal work through St Andrew’s Consultancy Services.

• A dynamic CPD culture supported by internal training and peer groups.

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.

• Support for further qualifications and professional development.

How to Apply

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