Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry - Beverly

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care within a forensic inpatient setting.
• Act as an Approved Clinician and hold Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and treatment planning for patients with complex forensic and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, legal professionals, and external agencies to ensure safe and effective care pathways.
• Contribute to Mental Health Review Tribunals, court reports, and legal proceedings as required.
• Supervise junior doctors and contribute to their training and development.
• Participate in clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act
• Extensive experience in forensic psychiatry and secure mental health services
• Strong leadership, risk management, and communication skills
• How to Apply
• If your experience aligns with this role, apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.
• Why Work with Pulse?
• Reasonable Adjustments
• If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.
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Additional Information

Job Title: Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive - details to be discussed upon application We are seeking a highly skilled and committed Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Beverley, Yorkshire. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work within a secure and supportive environment, providing expert psychiatric care to individuals within the criminal justice system and those with complex mental health needs.

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