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Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Elysium Healthcare

Abertillery

Salary

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Training post

No

Trust type

Acute

Posted

4 days ago

About the role

Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teamsincluding forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapistsyou will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs.

Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Elysium Healthcare

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Join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, providing strategic leadership and recovering-focused care for individuals within the criminal justice system. In partnership with multidisciplinary teams, ensure high standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. Responsibilities include managing psychiatric assessments and treatment, providing advice to courts, and contributing to clinical governance and audits. With roles in service development and teaching, this position is pivotal in shaping the service strategy. Requirements include full GMC registration, substantial psychiatric experience, and a higher research degree. The role emphasizes quality improvement and teaching junior medical staff, facilitating a collaborative approach to mental health care within the forensic setting.

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider in the UK, managing over 90 services across England and Wales. With a workforce of 8,000, they deliver specialized care in Mental Health, Neurological services, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare stands as part of Ramsay Health Cares extensive global network, providing a multitude of growth opportunities within the healthcare sector. Emphasizing inclusive recruitment, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer committed to the welfare of its service users. Elysium Healthcares operations extend beyond just care, incorporating service development and fostering healthcare professional growth in a supportive environment.

Person specification

Essential

MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA); Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc; 5 years postgraduate psychiatric experience, including 2 years in forensic settings; Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services; Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report-writing for tribunals and courts; Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience.