Consultant Psychiatrist| Forensic

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist secure mental health service providing recovery-focused care for men within the criminal justice system.

Working across medium and low secure environments, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality forensic psychiatric care, leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting patients through their recovery journey.

This position offers the opportunity to combine expert clinical practice with service leadership, clinical governance and strategic development within an established forensic setting.

Salary: Competitive annual salary
Position: Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist / Senior Forensic Psychiatrist Clinical Lead
Hours: Full Time
Setting: Medium and Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Services
Location: Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Act as Responsible Clinician for a defined forensic caseload.
• Lead psychiatric assessments and risk formulation processes.
• Develop comprehensive treatment and recovery plans.
• Liaise with courts, probation and criminal justice agencies.
• Prepare reports for tribunals and Ministry of Justice hearings.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise junior medical staff.
• Support clinical governance and regulatory compliance activities.

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

• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych qualification and CCT or CESR in Psychiatry.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Significant experience within secure forensic mental health services.
• Strong forensic risk assessment and management expertise.

What benefits are on offer?

• Competitive annual salary package.
• £5,000 annual car allowance.
• Medical indemnity cover included.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Leadership and service development opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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 fulfils 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 Mia on 01277 245859 or drop an email to mia.bartlett@athona.com.