Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Location:

Abertillery (NP13) – Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom

Salary:

£140000 – £150000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

132704840

Posted On:

20 February 2026

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Abertillery, Wales area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This hospital is a low secure service for men, ensuring that each person in care receives an individualised formulation of needs and that the treatment delivered is appropriate

To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration

As the Consultant Psychiatrist you key responsibilities include:

* Ensuring an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours
* Reviewing the mental state of patients as per the hospital procedure
* Ensuring that each patient has a full physical health screen upon admission including physical examination, ECG and bloods (the hospital has some phlebotomists)
* Taking a lead with managing any physical health concerns that emerge during inpatient stay
* Seeking collateral history from other professionals and family
* Completing discharge letters/reports/s62 forms as required in a timely manner
* Preparing mental health review tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearing reports under the supervision of a Consultant

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
* To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Be accredited or about to be accredited in Forensic psychiatry with the GMC
* To have had an appraisal/RITA within the last year

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on days .In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* The equivalent of annual leave – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training
* Pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package

Reference ID: 5974

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