Forensic Consultant

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a Forensic Consultant working for a private secure service based in the East Midlands. This is a full-time role, providing psychiatric care to 14 low secure beds and 4 patients acute ward.

Salary: £154,000 per annum + £8,400 car allowance

Position: Forensic Consultant

Hours: Full time and part time

Setting: 14 low secure beds and 4 patients acute ward.

Location: East midlands

For this role, you will be responsible for:

• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission
• Conduct admission assessments and maintain effective management plans of all young people on the unit
• Conduct risk assessments and review regularly
• Allocate specialist psychological treatments in line with individual needs
• Assess physical health
• Ensuring effective liaison with referring teams
• Facilitating regular CPA review meeting
• Act as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act
• Involvement in quality, inspections and governance processes
• You will also be required to take part in the On-Call Consultant rota.

What benefits are on offer?

• Annual salary of £154,000 + £8,400 car allowance
• The equivalent of 30 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and on-site parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Career development and training

For this role, we're looking for someone who is:

• Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent
• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Have previous Consultant experience in a management role

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 011.