Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry

Location: Monmouthshire
Job Type: Permanent Position
Sector: Private Healthcare

Staff Partners Mental Health is currently recruiting for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry to join a well-established secure mental health service in the Monmouthshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced psychiatrist to take on a senior leadership role, providing expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for individuals within forensic mental health services.

The Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Act as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act for patients within secure services
• Lead psychiatric assessments, risk management, formulation, and treatment planning
• Provide specialist advice to courts, probation services, prison services, and other stakeholders
• Prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers' hearings, and relevant authorities
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Social Work professionals
• Contribute to service development, pathway improvement, and strategic planning initiatives
• Lead on clinical governance, quality improvement projects, audits, and risk management processes
• Support and supervise junior doctors and trainee psychiatrists
• Promote high standards of clinical care and professional practice across the service

Requirements

• MBBS/MBChB (or equivalent) and Full GMC Registration
• MRCPsych qualification
• Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 Approval
• CCT or CESR in Psychiatry
• Minimum of 5 years' postgraduate psychiatric experience, including significant experience within forensic settings
• Previous experience as a Responsible Clinician within secure services
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and forensic risk assessment principles
• Experience preparing reports for courts, tribunals, and external agencies
• Demonstrable leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience
• Commitment to clinical governance, teaching, research, and service improvement

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 30 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and Birthday Off
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Medical Indemnity Cover
• Life Assurance Cover
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Career Development and Ongoing Training Opportunities
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Services
• Access to Exclusive Employee Benefits and Discounts
• Free Meals on Duty
• Onsite Parking
• Access to Financial Wellbeing Support Services

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work within a highly respected forensic mental health service, contributing to the recovery and rehabilitation of patients while helping shape the future direction of the service. You will join a supportive and collaborative environment where professional development, innovation, and high-quality patient care are at the forefront.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact our Mental Health team:
Telephone: 01992 245330
Email: chelsea.eden@staffpartners.co.uk

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