Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Full Time (37.5 hours) | Women’s Secure Services

Specialist Register: Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry
Setting: Women’s medium/low secure inpatient service

An established and well-respected secure mental health service is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join its women’s service. You will be part of a highly experienced medical department within a stable, supportive organisation known for excellent MDT collaboration, strong clinical leadership, and high-quality patient outcomes.

The role involves providing Consultant-level psychiatric care to adult women with complex mental health needs within a secure setting. You will have the choice of leading either a medium secure or low secure ward, depending on your preference and experience.

The hospital is located in a highly accessible North West region with excellent motorway links, making it commutable from multiple major cities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical care of a women’s secure ward (medium or low secure)

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment, formulation, and treatment

• Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care

• Engage in service development, governance, and quality improvement work

• Provide assessments for referrals to determine appropriate placement

• Prepare and deliver written and oral evidence for Tribunal and Managers’ hearings

• Participate in a low-frequency second-on-call rota (approx. 1 in 17 for full-time clinicians)

• Optional paid first-on-call shifts available, with time back in lieu

Requirements

• Full GMC registration

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)

• On the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months) for Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry

• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status

• Experience managing complex mental health presentations in secure or acute settings

• Strong MDT-working skills and an interest in service development

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• £5,000 annual car allowance

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday annual leave

• Pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Enhanced maternity package

• Free meals on duty

• Wellbeing and employee support services

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

• Career development, CPD opportunities, and structured progression

• Medical indemnity cover

• On-site parking