Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their multidisciplinary team in the West Midlands. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care in a secure environment, focusing on individuals with complex mental health needs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and experience in forensic mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic mental health settings is preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and leadership skills required.
• In-depth understanding of mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and treatment in a secure environment.
• Monitor and adjust patient care plans.
• Ensure compliance with mental health legislation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamworking

Diagnostic skills

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

CCT in Psychiatry

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

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Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry, West Midlands

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

Requirements:

• 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.