Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an amazing hospital based in the Charlwood, Surrey area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a low and medium secure hospital specialising in treating male patients aged 18+ who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and who will benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation

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*To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration

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As the Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu


• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)


• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients


• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy


• Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff


• Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions


• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health


• Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues


• Have previous Consultant experience in a management role

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive a salary of £154,000 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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*£8,400 Car Allowance

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• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!


• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution


• Life Assurance


• Enhanced Maternity Package


• Free meals while on duty


• Employee Assistance Services


• Career development and training


• Wellbeing support and activities


• Voluntary benefits


• Medical indemnity cover


• Flexibility to work in clinically led environments

Reference ID: 6978

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV