About the role
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
Overview
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