Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join an established and supportive forensic mental health service in Surrey.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic clinical leadership and expert psychiatric oversight within a secure inpatient setting, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to male patients involved with the criminal justice system.

Working alongside an established multidisciplinary team, you will take responsibility for the clinical care of patients within medium secure wards, while contributing to clinical governance, service development, staff training and professional supervision.

Salary: Competitive annual salary + £5,000 car allowance

Position: Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Hours: Full-time

Setting: Forensic Mental Health – Medium and Low Secure Inpatient Services

Location: Charlwood, Surrey

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients within the medium secure wards.
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, treatment and ongoing clinical management.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance and service development.
• Supervise, support and develop medical colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders involved in patient care.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification with full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Experience assessing and managing patients within forensic psychiatric settings.
• Specialist Register status in Forensic Psychiatry (highly desirable).

What benefits are on offer?

• Competitive annual salary.
• £5,000 annual car allowance.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional birthday leave.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Medical indemnity and life assurance.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Sponsorship is available for this role.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to permanent@athona.com.