Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - Inpatient Secure Care

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant. Contract: Permanent. Location: Kedleston Unit – Low Secure Unit, Town Derby.

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Salary: £113,565 – £150,569 per annum (Yearly). Closing date: 09/07/2026 23:59.

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Sessions: 10 per week. Job ref: 383‑SPE‑7385‑26‑B

\nJob overview\n

We are currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our male low secure unit for mental illness. You would work as the consultant on the assessment ward and would work alongside our part‑time consultant on the rehabilitation ward.

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The Inpatient team on the Kedleston Unit delivers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and risk management for patients who present a risk of harm to others in the context of a serious mental disorder.

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There are 20 beds at the Kedleston Unit across 2 wards:

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• Curzon ward – eight‑bedded assessment ward
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• Scarsdale ward – twelve‑bedded rehabilitation ward
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You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers and junior doctors.

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You will closely work with the Forensic Consultants and Multi‑Agency Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) working in our Community Forensic Team as well as the Consultant in our new male PICU ward.

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Derbyshire is part of the IMPACT Provider Collaborative (East Midlands adult secure care). We aim to improve secure care patient pathways, the interfaces between the health, social care and criminal justice system and provide ongoing service development.

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Access to structured mentorship and support for newly qualified Consultants will be provided and led by our Care Group Clinical Director.

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At Derbyshire Healthcare you will be part of a new medical leadership team deeply engaged in practice and service development.

\nMain duties of the job\n

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• Complete access assessments to support the Single Point of Access Process within the Provider Collaborative.
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• Provide forensic clinical leadership with robust inter‑agency working with the statutory agencies involved in managing high‑risk patients in inpatient and community settings.
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• Provide forensic assessments and second opinions on risk management of male and female Derbyshire patients, shared with the other forensic consultants.
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• Curzon consultant expected to provide clinical oversight of the Criminal Justice Pathway, support the Liaison & Diversity Service and build close links with the PICU Team.
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• Scarsdale consultant expected to provide clinical oversight of the rehabilitation pathway using GIRFT principles and build close links with the Rehabilitation Service.
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• Weekly community MDT meetings for allocation and case discussion of patients on Mondays.
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• Support Trust‑wide forensic supervision forum with other colleagues.
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• Support training of specialist registrars and teaching of medical students.
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• Initiate innovative research and engage in quality improvement projects.
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\nBenefits\n

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• Commitment to flexible working where possible.
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• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service.
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• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
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• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
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• Health service discounts and online benefits.
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• Incremental pay progression.
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• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
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• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
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• Health and wellbeing opportunities.
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• Structured learning and development opportunities.
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\nQualifications\n

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• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
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• Fully registered with GMC with licence.
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• Approved clinician status.
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\nSkills\n

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• Excellent knowledge of the speciality (forensic psychiatry).
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• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
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• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
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• Ability to work in and lead a team.
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• Participated in research and service provision.
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\nEmployer certification / accreditation badges\n

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.