Specialty Dr required Forensic role North West England

Pulse
North West EnglandPosted 27 February 2026

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<p></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Job Title:</span> Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Grade:</span> Specialty Doctor</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> North West England</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Working Hours:</span> 37.5 hours per week</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rate:</span> Competitive, to be discussed upon application</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a dedicated Locum Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic Forensic Unit in the North West of England for a full-time position lasting a minimum of 6 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality psychiatric care to patients in secure settings. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessment, treatment planning, and risk management, contributing to the unit’s commitment to rehabilitation and recovery. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have relevant experience in forensic or general adult psychiatry. Immediate start preferred.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications and Experience:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• GMC registration (essential)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Section 12 approval </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Excellent communication and teamwork skills</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"></p> <p></p>
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