Forensic Psychiatry: Associate Specialist with MDT Lead

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Hornton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Group Pension Plan

Career development

Medical indemnity cover

Wellbeing & benefits platform Ely-Vate

24/7 GP service

Earned wage access

Maternity package

Meal benefit

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare Limited is seeking a full-time Associate Specialist doctor (non-consultant grade) to support the MSU and LSU Forensic Mental Health Services at Farmfield Hospital. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with clinical governance responsibilities, and no on-call requirement.

The role emphasizes development, communication, and ongoing professional growth. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, health screening on admission, detailed reports, and

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Have had an appraisal/RITA within the last year.
• At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry.
• Experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users and formulate management plans within your level of expertise.
• Ensure handover to colleagues including out of hours.
• Ensure full physical health screen upon admission (examination, ECG, bloods).
• Obtain collateral history from other professionals and family.
• Prepare discharge letters and reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare Tribunal and Hospital Managers' reports under supervision.
• Provide oral evidence at tribunals under supervision (as experienced).
• Chair ward rounds and CPA meetings when needed.
• Contribute to Clinical Governance through audits, research and teaching.
• Coordinate medical cover; provide prospective cover when colleagues are on leave.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Experience in psychiatry with MDT

Good standing with Royal College of Ps

Appraisal/RITA in last year

Experience in similar secure setting

Education

MRCPsych (desirable)

Section 12 (2) approval (desirable)

AC status (desirable)

Job description

Elysium Healthcare Limited is seeking a full-time Associate Specialist doctor (non-consultant grade) to support the MSU and LSU Forensic Mental Health Services at Farmfield Hospital. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with clinical governance responsibilities, and no on-call requirement.

The role emphasizes development, communication, and ongoing professional growth. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, health screening on admission, detailed reports, and