Join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey, as a full-time Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and play a key role in delivering outstanding forensic mental health care. You will be providing strategic leadership and expert psychiatric leadership and clinical oversight within forensic mental health services, acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act and delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to individuals involved with the criminal justice system. As a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, you will take on RC responsibility for male service users on our medium secure wards. The RC will have the support of a non-consultant grade doctor as well as secretarial support. Where you will be working: Farmfield Hospital is a 64-bed secure unit with both MSU and LSU wards for male patients. The hospital is purpose built and run by the highly experienced Elysium Healthcare group. The hospital is in the beautiful county of Surrey and has excellent transport links to London and Brighton.The role of a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey promises to be both demanding and rewarding. The candidate will be tasked with delivering high-quality forensic mental health care while providing strategic and psychiatric leadership. This involves acting as a Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act to ensure recovery-focused care for individuals involved with the criminal justice system. The successful applicant will take primary responsibility for male service users on medium secure wards, with the support of a non-consultant grade doctor and secretarial staff. Working alongside an established team, the candidate will contribute to patient care and throughput, participate in clinical governance meetings, and support the education and development of staff. Additionally, the responsibilities include guiding the safe implementation of the Mental Health Act and liaising with external agencies. This temporary position comes with a competitive salary, £5000 car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and career development.Elysium Healthcare is a renowned institution known for its comprehensive approach to care delivery. With over 8,000 employees and a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium offers a broad spectrum of services encompassing Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. This vast network provides ample opportunities for growth and movement within the organisation. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium extends its global reach to 10 countries, employing over 86,000 individuals worldwide. A key focus of Elysium is the wellbeing of their employees, evidenced by their robust benefits package which includes competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive wellbeing support. Emphasizing safety and inclusion, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer, committed to accessible recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users. The institution is dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring its staff are comprehensively supported in their roles.

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