Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry - Leeds
Pulse Associates Limited · Leeds, West Yorshire · posted 24 days ago
UK median £92,847
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- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£99,532 to £131,964stated
- UK median£92,847
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £49,574 |
| 25th | £67,335 |
| 50th | £92,847 |
| 75th | £136,100 |
| 90th | £168,980 |
| UK median | £92,847 |
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Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry - Leeds Salary: £99,532 – £131,964 per annum (NHS Consultant Pay Scale) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a secure forensic mental health service, providing specialist psychiatric care to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The service operates across low, medium, and high-security units and involves working with complex forensic cases requiring specialist risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will conduct detailed forensic risk assessments and provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings. You will develop and oversee rehabilitation pathways for forensic patients transitioning to lower security settings. Working closely with probation services, police, and the Ministry of Justice, you will coordinate care. Additionally, you will provide consultation and leadership to forensic nurses, psychologists, and social workers, implement violence reduction strategies and risk management frameworks, and participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings, providing expert advice on criminal responsibility and mental health defenses.
Requirements:
GMC registration with a CCT in Forensic Psychiatry.
Experience in secure hospital settings, prison mental health, or criminal law assessments.
Strong understanding of mental health law, forensic risk assessment tools, and behavioral management techniques.
Benefits:
Additional on-call payments and forensic allowances.
NHS leadership development and academic research opportunities.
Comprehensive forensic psychiatry training and legal exposure.
How to apply?
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.
Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you will quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
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