Lead Forensic Psychiatry Consultant | Inpatient & Courts

Pulse Healthcare; Brook; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Beverley, Yorkshire. The role involves leading psychiatric care in a forensic inpatient setting and ensuring compliance with Mental Health Act provisions.

You will conduct risk assessments, contribute to court reports, supervise junior doctors, and engage in governance and service development to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• GMC licence to practise is required.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Extensive experience in forensic psychiatry and secure mental health services.
• Strong leadership, risk management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care within a forensic inpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and treatment planning for patients with complex forensic and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, legal professionals, and external agencies to ensure safe and effective care pathways.
• Contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals, court reports, and legal proceedings as required.
• Supervise junior doctors and contribute to their training and development.
• Participate in clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

GMC registration

MRCPsych

Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Beverley, Yorkshire. The role involves leading psychiatric care in a forensic inpatient setting and ensuring compliance with Mental Health Act provisions.

You will conduct risk assessments, contribute to court reports, supervise junior doctors, and engage in governance and service development to improve patient care.