Lead Consultant Psychiatrist - Women’s Secure Services

Pulse Staffing Limited; Warrington; Vor Ort; GBP 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

£5,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals on duty

Wellbeing & employee support services

Retail & lifestyle discounts

CPD opportunities & progression

Medical indemnity cover

On-site parking

Zusammenfassung

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a women’s secure inpatient service in Warrington. You will have the choice to lead either a medium secure or low secure ward, contributing to high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, MDT collaboration, governance, and service development, with an on-call rota and opportunities for on-call shifts with time back in lieu.

Qualifikationen

• Full GMC registration and eligibility for Specialist Register in Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Experience managing complex mental health presentations in secure or acute settings.

Aufgaben

• Lead the clinical care of a women’s secure ward (medium or low secure).
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment, formulation, and treatment.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure recovery-focused care.
• Engage in service development, governance, and quality improvement work.
• Provide assessments for referrals to determine appropriate placement.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral evidence for Tribunal and Managers’ hearings.
• Participate in a low-frequency second-on-call rota (approx. 1 in 17).
• Optional paid first-on-call shifts available, with time back in lieu.

Kenntnisse

MDT collaboration

Service development

On-call experience

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Medical degree (GMC registration)

GMC Specialist Register (Forensic or General Adult)

Section 12 approval & Approved Clinician status

Jobbeschreibung

Forensic or General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Warrington

Consultant Psychiatrist – Full Time (37.5 hours) | Women’s Secure Services

Specialist Register: Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry
Setting: Women’s medium/low secure inpatient service

Overview

An established and well-respected secure mental health service is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join its women’s service. You will be part of a highly experienced medical department within a stable, supportive organisation known for excellent MDT collaboration, strong clinical leadership, and high-quality patient outcomes.

The role involves providing Consultant-level psychiatric care to adult women with complex mental health needs within a secure setting. You will have the choice of leading either a medium secure or low secure ward, depending on your preference and experience.

The hospital is located in a highly accessible North West region with excellent motorway links, making it commutable from multiple major cities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the clinical care of a women’s secure ward (medium or low secure)

Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment, formulation, and treatment

Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care

Engage in service development, governance, and quality improvement work

Provide assessments for referrals to determine appropriate placement

Prepare and deliver written and oral evidence for Tribunal and Managers’ hearings

Participate in a low-frequency second-on-call rota (approx. 1 in 17 for full-time clinicians)

Optional paid first-on-call shifts available, with time back in lieu

Requirements

Full GMC registration

On the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months) for Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry

Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status

Experience managing complex mental health presentations in secure or acute settings

Strong MDT-working skills and an interest in service development

£5,000 annual car allowance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday annual leave

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals on duty

Wellbeing and employee support services

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Career development, CPD opportunities, and structured progression

Medical indemnity cover

On-site parking

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