Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Psychiatry - Leeds

The role

This Consultant Psychiatrist will provide specialist psychiatric care to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. You will work across low, medium, and high-security units managing complex forensic cases.

What you will do

• Conduct detailed forensic risk assessments
• Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings
• Develop and oversee rehabilitation pathways for forensic patients
• Coordinate care with probation services, police, and the Ministry of Justice
• Provide consultation and leadership to forensic nurses, psychologists, and social workers
• Implement violence reduction strategies and risk management frameworks
• Participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings
• Provide expert advice on criminal responsibility and mental health defenses

Required qualifications

• 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

Before you apply

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About the company

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