Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Forensic Consultant working for a private service based in Nottinghamshire. This is a full-time role providing psychiatric care to 14 low secure beds & 4 patients on acute ward

Salary: £154,000 per annum + £8.4K car allowance

Position: Forensic Consultant

Hours: Full time

Setting: 14 low secure beds & 4 patients on acute ward

Location: Nottinghamshire

For this role, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for a caseload in accordance with NICE guidelines


• Lead the multidisciplinary teams in providing holistic care for patients and provide support to their colleagues


• Lead the Care Programme Approach process, provide medical reports and endorse the minutes of CPA meeting.


• Liaise and collaborate with external care coordinators and commissioners


• Work with the GP and practice nurse to ensure all patients receive high quality care for physical health and wellbeing


• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients


• Support the Hospital Director with leading in-service and business planning activities for the locality and the whole service


• Participating in annual appraisal for Consultants.


• Attend and participate in Elysium’s academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.


• Joint lead managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services

What benefits are on offer?

• Car allowance


• The equivalent of 30 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!


• Free meals and on-site parking


• Wellbeing support and activities


• Career development and training


• Pension contribution


• Life Assurance


• Enhanced Maternity Package

For this role, we’re looking for someone who is:

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent


• 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

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service


• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona


• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding


• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK


• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations


• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.