Consultant Psychiatrist – Secure

Athona Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 160,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a role in Milton Keynes. The position offers around £160,000 FTE plus a £5,000 car allowance. Responsibilities include overseeing treatment plans, managing caseloads in secure psychiatric settings, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have GMC registration and experience in forensic psychiatry. Benefits include generous annual leave and additional perks.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays

Free meals and on-site parking

Enhanced maternity and wellbeing support

Life assurance and pension contribution

CPD support and study leave funding

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with Specialist Registration required.
• MRCPsych or international equivalent is essential.
• Experience in secure or forensic psychiatry settings necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient treatment plans and lead MDT collaboration.
• Manage a varied caseload across multiple secure wards.
• Assess referrals and determine admission suitability.

Skills

Full GMC registration with Specialist Registration

MRCPsych or international equivalent

Experience in secure or forensic psychiatry settings

Strong leadership within multi-disciplinary teams

Job description

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work within a long-established, specialist mental health hospital providing care to both men and women across various levels of secure services. This is a dynamic, multi-ward setting including medium secure, acute, and DBT-focused wards.

Salary: Around £160,000 FTE + £5000 car allowance
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Part Time
Location: Milton Keynes

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Oversee patient treatment plans and lead MDT collaboration
• Manage a varied caseload across multiple secure wards
• Assess referrals and determine admission suitability
• Chair and contribute to CPA and ward reviews
• Guide risk assessment and clinical decision-making
• Lead junior doctor supervision and appraisal
• Participate in clinical governance and senior on-call rota

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• Full GMC registration with Specialist Registration
• MRCPsych or international equivalent
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
• Experience in secure or forensic psychiatry settings
• Strong leadership within multi-disciplinary teams

What benefits are on offer;

• £5,000 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays
• Free meals and on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP access and medical indemnity
• Life assurance and pension contribution
• CPD support and study leave funding

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to [e-mail]