Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to lead on the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health needs, working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team. If you have the required qualifications and experience in forensic mental health, we welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Minimum of CCT in Psychiatry with forensic experience preferred.
• Experience in secure mental health settings required.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments in a secure environment.
• Develop and oversee individualized care plans in partnership with MDT.
• Prescribe and monitor appropriate treatments including medication management.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication

Teamworking

Diagnostic Skills

Mental Health Legislation Understanding

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT in Psychiatry

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: West Midlands

Start Date: ASAP | Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric care in a secure setting, working closely with a well-established multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex mental health needs.

About the Role

The role involves leading on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of service users within a forensic mental health environment. You will provide clinical leadership within a collaborative team that includes an Associate Specialist Doctor, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and experienced nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments in a secure environment
• Develop and oversee individualised care plans in partnership with the MDT
• Prescribe and monitor appropriate treatment, including medication management
• Monitor service users’ progress and adjust interventions as required
• Provide clinical leadership and specialist input across the service
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
• Contribute to ongoing service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in Psychiatry (with Forensic Psychiatry CCT or substantial forensic experience preferred)
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Experience working within secure or similar mental health settings
• Strong clinical, diagnostic and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and teamworking abilities
• In-depth understanding of relevant mental health legislation and safeguarding procedures

If you are a Consultant psychiatrist with a background in forensic mental health, we would be keen to hear from you.