Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a talented Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Forensic Psychiatry located in Woking. This role will involve providing high-quality psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess full GMC registration, strong clinical leadership skills, and experience in secure mental health environments.

Benefits

Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced Consultant psychiatrist with forensic mental health background.
• Ability to lead assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in secure settings.
• Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments in a secure environment.
• Develop individualised care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with mental health legislation.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Assessment Skills

Communication

Teamworking

Mental Health Legislation Understanding

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

CCT in Psychiatry (Forensic Psychiatry preferred)

Section 12 approval

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Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry, Woking

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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
• Maintain 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.