Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry

Pulse Healthcare; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in the West Midlands to deliver high-quality care within a forensic setting. The role involves clinical leadership, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a CCT in Psychiatry and demonstrate strong clinical skills and leadership in mental health.

Qualifications

• Experience working in forensic mental health settings is preferred.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status needed.
• In-depth understanding of mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments in a secure environment.
• Develop and oversee individualised care plans.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Teamworking

Education

CCT in Psychiatry

Full GMC registration

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant at Pulse Healthcare

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.

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Public Health

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