Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry – Leeds

Pulsejobs.com; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for a secure forensic mental health service in Leeds. The role involves providing specialist psychiatric care to individuals in the criminal justice system, conducting forensic assessments, and coordinating rehabilitation pathways, requiring strong legal and mental health expertise.

Benefits

Additional on-call payments

NHS leadership development opportunities

Comprehensive forensic psychiatry training

Qualifications

• Experience in secure hospital settings or prison mental health.
• Strong understanding of forensic risk assessment tools.
• Expertise in criminal law assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed forensic risk assessments.
• Oversight of rehabilitation pathways for patients.
• Coordinate care with probation services and police.

Skills

Forensic risk assessment

Understanding of mental health law

Behavioral management techniques

Education

GMC registration with CCT in Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry – Leeds
Salary: £99,532 – £131,964 per annum (NHS Consultant Pay Scale)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a secure forensic mental health service, providing specialist psychiatric care to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The service operates across low, medium, and high-security units and involves working with complex forensic cases requiring specialist risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will conduct detailed forensic risk assessments and provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings. You will develop and oversee rehabilitation pathways for forensic patients transitioning to lower security settings. Working closely with probation services, police, and the Ministry of Justice, you will coordinate care. Additionally, you will provide consultation and leadership to forensic nurses, psychologists, and social workers, implement violence reduction strategies and risk management frameworks, and participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings, providing expert advice on criminal responsibility and mental health defenses.

Requirements:

• GMC registration with a CCT in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Experience in secure hospital settings, prison mental health, or criminal law assessments.
• Strong understanding of mental health law, forensic risk assessment tools, and behavioral management techniques.

Benefits:

• Additional on-call payments and forensic allowances.
• NHS leadership development and academic research opportunities.
• Comprehensive forensic psychiatry training and legal exposure.

How to apply?

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