Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry – Kent

Job Title: Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Working Hours: 36 hours per week 
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application  

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry to work full-time hours per week for our NHS client based in Ashford, Kent. This a Community Mental Health (CMHT) role. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start from immediately for a short-term contract.

What will your responsibilities be? 

As a Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry, your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments. You will evaluate adults to understand their mental health challenges, considering their personal history and symptoms. Based on these assessments, you will formulate individualised treatment plans tailored to each person's needs and goals. 

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will also involve overseeing therapeutic interventions, including medication management and crisis interventions. 

You will be responsible for regularly monitoring and evaluating the progress of individuals. You will adjust treatment plans as needed to optimise care. Additionally, you will contribute to risk assessments and management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in your care. This role requires both clinical expertise and a compassionate approach. 

Qualifications and Experiences: 

• You must have a full GMC licence to practice
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position 
• Section 12/RC approval is essential
• Approved clinician status is desired but not essential 

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. 

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. 

Reasonable Adjustments: 

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

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