Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

As a registered and authorised supplier to the NHS and to many leading private Healthcare organisations, Direct Medics' Mental Health Team are working with Psychiatry professionals throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities to further develop their career.

Direct Medics are working in partnership to find an experienced and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to fulfill this permanent Forensic Psychiatry role based in Taunton, Devon, providing comprehensive support to a range of medium and low secure mental health inpatient services, including male, female, and LD+A wards. This will involve a caseload of approximately 15-20 inpatients, offering opportunities for career development through access to excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

The successful candidate will work alongside a successful and supportive group of enthusiastic and high-calibre doctors, as well as have access to study leave funding to support their continuing education and training in line with their goals.

To apply:

• Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button
• Alternatively, you can contact Peter Shaw directly for further information

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Be on the Specialty Register for Forensic Psychiatry or General Psychiatry with forensic experience
• Be able to lead and work within multi-disciplinary teams
• Be in good CPD standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and have had an appraisal within the last year
• Hold AC and Section 12(2) approval

The successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

• A competitive annual salary starting at £160,000
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off
• A Group Personal Pension Plan with a 10% pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities to help maintain a great work-life balance
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Flexibility to work in clinically led environments