Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so, join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight, and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teamsincluding forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapistsyou will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Main duties of the job As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and recovery-focused care at Aberbeeg Hospital. You will act as the Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act and ensure high standards of psychiatric care in medium and low secure services. You will lead clinical management of your caseload, overseeing assessments, treatments, and providing advice to legal entities. Your role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective Care Programme Approach implementation. Beyond clinical duties, you're involved in service development, clinical governance, teaching, and research activities. About us Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 staff and operates over 90 services across England and Wales. With sectors covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, Elysium Healthcare offers extensive growth and mobility opportunities. The organization is committed to inclusive recruitment and safe staff recruitment for all appointments. Elysium Healthcare supports the welfare of service users, aligning with Disability Confident employer standards. As part of its global network, Elysium is dedicated to high-quality care delivery, with a presence in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Details Date posted 01 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1544684524 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Abertillery NP13 2DA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services.  In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers’ hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists—you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach.  Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supportin…