We are seeking a skilled Neuropsychiatrist to undertake a one-off medico-legal assessment and provide an expert witness report in relation to a complex historical criminal case.
ð Role: Neuropsychiatrist â Expert Witness Assessment
ð Location: Elgin, Scotland
ð· Total Fee: ÂĢ2,300 (covers assessment, report, travel and stay)
The client is facing historical criminal charges. He has a history of neurological injury in childhood and more recently suffered a stroke, resulting in significant communication difficulties.
There are longstanding concerns regarding his memory and cognitive functioning, which may impact both his fitness to stand trial and potential defences available to him.
Assessment Requirements:
1. Fitness to Stand Trial
2. Mental State at the Time of Alleged Offences
Essential Criteria:
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Full GMC registration with a CCT in Psychiatry and specialist experience in Neuropsychiatry
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Previous expert witness experience in criminal proceedings
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Strong medico-legal report writing skills
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Willingness to travel to Elgin for in-person assessment
If you can take this case on, apply with CV or send an email too jacqui.smith@thinkworkforce.co.uk .