Forensic Mental Health Specialist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Compass Associates Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Mental Health Specialist to join our team in West Yorkshire prisons. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality mental health services to vulnerable males with complex needs.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. You will be working closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide strategic leadership and clinical expertise in the development of mental health services within the prisons.

You will divide your week between three prisons (Category A, Category B remand, and Category C) where you will work directly with patients, as well as being involved in audits, research, and service development. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to deliver training to healthcare professionals and prison staff.

Responsibilities
  • Providing high-quality mental health services to patients in a secure environment
  • Developing and implementing mental health strategies and initiatives
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals
  • Delivering training and education to healthcare professionals and prison staff
Requirements
  • Full GMC registration
  • On the Specialist Register for General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
  • Section 12 Approved and AC Status
  • Experience working in forensic/secure environments
  • Clear enhanced DBS
Benefits
  • Medical indemnity costs reimbursed
  • Paid sick leave
  • Blue Light Card
  • CPD and training opportunities
  • 24/7 employee assistance programme
Location

You will be based in West Yorkshire, with commutable locations including Leeds, Harrogate, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Pontefract, Bingley, Guiseley, Barnsley, Wetherby, York, and surrounding towns.

Estimated Salary

£170,000 - £190,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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