Specialty Doctor – Forensic Psychiatry – North Wales

RIG Locums Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry for a full-time position in North Wales. The role involves providing psychiatric care at a medium secure unit, managing referrals, and preparing legal reports, among other responsibilities. Candidates must hold a GMC license and have the right to work in the UK, with opportunities for clinical leadership and supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Approved NHS Framework Supplier

Weekly payroll

CPD training including BLS

Specialist recruiters in your field

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a GMC License and a DBS Certificate.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care is essential.
• Ability to prepare legal reports is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care for inpatients.
• Participate in planning meetings.
• Prepare reports for legal and clinical purposes.

Skills

Psychiatric Care

Clinical Leadership

Supervision of Junior Doctors

Report Preparation

Education

GMC License

DBS Certificate

Job description

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Specialty Doctor – Forensic Psychiatry – North Wales

Client: RIG Locums Ltd

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 02333105da65

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Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Cpl UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is currently seeking an experienced Forensic Specialty Doctor in North Wales.

This is a new full-time specialty post (1 WTE) joining three existing full-time Forensic Consultants. The post involves 10 sessions per week, including 8 DCC sessions and 2 SPA sessions.

The post holder will provide psychiatric care for inpatients at a medium secure unit, manage referrals via a single access point, and participate in weekly planning meetings. Responsibilities include preparing reports for the Ministry of Justice, Mental Health Act Review Tribunals, and other legal and clinical reports.

The role is based in North Wales, involving clinical leadership and supervision within a multidisciplinary team, and may include training responsibilities. The post requires compliance with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and responsibilities under the same measure. At times, the post may involve supervising junior doctors, depending on staffing. The post may also involve responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) as a section 12/2 approved doctor, excluding routine 136 assessments.

Job description with timetable available upon request.

Job title: Specialty doctor – Forensic Psychiatrist

Location: North Wales area

Full time, 40 hours/week

Contract length: Ongoing long-term

Start date: ASAP

Mainly on-site work

Application requirements:

• GMC License
• Right to Work in the UK
• DBS Certificate
• Two recent references

Note: Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Cpl UK Healthcare collaborates with NHS Trusts and private hospitals nationwide, offering assistance with compliance, travel, accommodation, mandatory training, and revalidation services. We aim to onboard doctors early to facilitate timely registration and placement.

Benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• Approved NHS Framework Supplier
• Weekly payroll
• CPD training including BLS
• Specialist recruiters in your field