Consultant Psychiatrist – Secure Healthcare Setting

We are proud to represent our client – a leading UK provider of health and care services – in recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist for their secure healthcare team. The organisation delivers integrated, person-centred care across community and custodial settings, with a strong focus on clinically-led, innovative mental health services that support recovery and rehabilitation in Essex.

The Package:

• Competitive salary of £120,000 – £130,000 depending on experience

• Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Flexible Working (4 or 5 Days)

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company sick pay and enhanced maternity provisions

• Life assurance

• Access to retail discounts, cash-back rewards, and vouchers

• Instant access to earned pay to manage unexpected expenses

• A comprehensive wellbeing support programme, covering mental, physical, legal, and financial health

• Dedicated CPD pathways and career progression opportunities via structured learning and leadership support

• A collaborative culture that encourages innovation, with access to ring-fenced funding for service development

The Role:

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will hold clinical responsibility for a patient cohort within the secure setting, many of whom present with complex psychiatric needs. Your role will involve direct clinical care, service leadership, and strategic contribution to service development.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning

• Formulate complex cases incorporating both mental and physical health factors

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in line with NICE guidelines

• Lead multidisciplinary case discussions and provide clinical supervision

• Collaborate closely with operational and clinical colleagues to optimise patient outcomes

• Engage in service development and clinical governance initiatives

• Promote a patient-centred, recovery-oriented approach to care

• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, risk assessments, and case reviews

Requirements:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and licence to practice

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

• Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

• Broad experience in adult psychiatry, ideally including work with personality disorder and complex trauma

• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK mental health legislation, safeguarding, and policy

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the mental health and rehabilitation of a vulnerable population, while furthering your own development in a rewarding and well-supported clinical setting.

If you are looking for a new challenge in secure care, we welcome your application on behalf of our client.

Job Opportunity: Expert Witnesses for Medico-Legal Work

We are seeking expert witnesses to assist with medico-legal cases involving Fitness to Plead assessments and court-based recommendation reports.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals in the fields of:

S12a-approved Forensic Psychiatrists
General Psychiatrists
Clinical and Forensic Psychologists
Forensic Experts
DNA Analysts

Key Responsibilities

Conduct expert assessments and prepare detailed, high-quality medico-legal reports.
Provide evidence in court where necessary.
Collaborate with legal teams to clarify findings and recommendations.

Requirements

UK experience in expert witness and medico-legal report writing.
Relevant UK qualifications in your field.
Registration on professional registers (e.g., GMC, HCPC).
Enhanced DBS certificate.
Right to work in the UK.
Active Professional Indemnity Insurance (MDU/MPS).
A comprehensive CV demonstrating expertise in medico-legal work.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay, varying by instruction and case.
Flexible, case-by-case involvement to suit your availability.
Opportunities to contribute to impactful legal outcomes.

How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in joining our panel of expert witnesses, please submit your CV, along with proof of qualifications, registration, and DBS certification.

Contact

jacqui.smith@thinkworkforce.co.uk

Take this opportunity to leverage your expertise in a vital and rewarding area of professional practice.