Senior Forensic Psychiatrist - Inpatient Care Lead

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Hellingly; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join their forensic health care team in Hellingly. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and assessment of patients within a secure setting, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. With a commitment to staff development and collaboration, this role emphasizes the importance of education, risk management, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise required.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or must achieve within six months.
• Experience in clinical research and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and strategic leadership to inpatient forensic patients.
• Conduct assessments and manage complex mental health presentations.
• Provide consultation and supervision to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Risk management

Teaching and training

Collaborative working

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management

Additional clinical qualifications

Job description

A leading mental health care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join their forensic health care team in Hellingly. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and assessment of patients within a secure setting, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. With a commitment to staff development and collaboration, this role emphasizes the importance of education, risk management, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.