Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry - Beverly

Pulse; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse is seeking a skilled Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Beverly, Massachusetts. This full-time role involves providing psychiatric care within a secure environment for individuals in the criminal justice system and those with complex mental health needs.

Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring effective care pathways. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and relevant qualifications, including MRCPsych. The role promotes supervisory and leadership opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry.
• Extensive experience in forensic psychiatry and secure mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care within a forensic inpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and psychiatric evaluations.
• Supervise junior doctors and contribute to their training.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a highly skilled and committed Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Beverley, Yorkshire. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work within a secure and supportive environment, providing expert psychiatric care to individuals within the criminal justice system and those with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care within a forensic inpatient setting.
• Act as an Approved Clinician and hold Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, psychiatric evaluations, 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT).
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act.
• Extensive experience in forensic psychiatry and secure mental health services.
• Strong leadership, risk management, and communication skills.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.

Important Notice

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).