Job description
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