Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry – Kent

Pulse Healthcare; Ashford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to work in Ashford, Kent, on a locum, full-time basis. The NHS client requires a qualified specialist to conduct assessments and manage a caseload in a CMHT setting.

The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, arranging treatment plans, monitoring progress, and contributing to risk assessment and crisis management. Full GMC licence and relevant experience are essential; approved clinician status is desirable.

Qualifications

• You must have a full GMC licence to practice.
• Relevant previous experience in this type of position.
• Approved clinician status is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for adults.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
• Oversee therapeutic interventions, including medication management and crisis interventions.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Contribute to risk assessments and management strategies.

Skills

GMC licence

Job description

Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry – Kent

Kent

Job Title:Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Working Hours:36 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to work full-time hours per week for our NHS client based in Ashford, Kent. This a Community Mental Health (CMHT) role. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start from immediately for a short-term contract.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry, your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments. You will evaluate adults to understand their mental health challenges, considering their personal history and symptoms. Based on these assessments, you will formulate individualised treatment plans tailored to each person's needs and goals.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will also involve overseeing therapeutic interventions, including medication management and crisis interventions.

You will be responsible for regularly monitoring and evaluating the progress of individuals. You will adjust treatment plans as needed to optimise care. Additionally, you will contribute to risk assessments and management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in your care. This role requires both clinical expertise and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• You must have a full GMC licence to practice
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
• Approved clinician status is desired but not essential

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you will quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

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