Consultant Psychiatrist – Women’s Locked Rehabilitation Service (Full Time, 37.5 hrs)

Specialism: General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Setting: 21-bed women’s locked rehabilitation service (personality disorder & complex mental health)

Overview

A specialist women’s mental health rehabilitation service is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join an established and supportive multidisciplinary team. The service provides care for women with complex mental disorders — including those with trauma histories and personality disorders — within a structured, recovery-focused locked rehabilitation environment.

You will act as the Consultant Psychiatrist and Responsible Clinician, leading on assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and MDT collaboration. The service has excellent links with local NHS pathways and is easily commutable from major surrounding cities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Consultant / RC-level clinical oversight for patients

Lead MDT ward rounds, risk reviews, and strategic clinical meetings

Offer expert psychiatric formulation and input into treatment planning

Fulfil Responsible Clinician duties for detained patients under the Mental Health Act

Contribute to clinical governance, service strategy, and management meetings

Deliver in-house teaching and supervision, especially to junior medical staff

Maintain CPD and meet revalidation requirements

Requirements

Medical qualification with MRCPsych (or equivalent)

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or Forensic Psychiatry

Experience working in inpatient settings with patients detained under the Mental Health Act

Background in trauma-informed care and/or personality disorder services is highly desirable

Strong leadership skills with previous involvement in service management

Understanding of change management, mental health legislation, and contemporary issues in psychiatry

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary

£5,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Free meals on duty

Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Comprehensive CPD, training, and career development

Retail discounts and voluntary benefit schemes

Medical indemnity cover