Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in forensic psychiatry to join a community‑based forensic mental health service. The role involves delivering expert psychiatric assessment, treatment and risk formulation while providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct specialist forensic psychiatric assessments and reviews for individuals with complex mental health and forensic histories.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment, recovery and risk‑management plans.
• Provide expert psychiatric input for patients with dual diagnoses, behavioural challenges and forensic backgrounds.
• Collaborate with psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, behavioural specialists and social care professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and produce medico‑legal reports.
• Participate in service development, clinical governance, audit and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Support regulatory compliance and contribute to on‑call and consultant cover arrangements.
• Promote a recovery‑focused, person‑centred approach to care.

Required profile

• Specialist Registration (or eligibility) with the Irish Medical Council.
• Proven experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within forensic mental health services.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic and clinical decision‑making abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of risk assessment and management in forensic settings.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality clinical reports and documentation.
• Engagement in audit, research, teaching or continuous professional development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive consultant salary package.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance and private health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Educational and professional development support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.