Psychiatrist - Forensic and Secure Services
Core
Provide senior clinical leadership and evidence-based psychiatric care within high-security and forensic mental health settings.
Role type
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Forensic and Secure Services)
Builds
High-quality, safe, and coordinated mental health care for patients in secure environments
Domain
Forensic psychiatry / Secure mental health services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical expertise in forensic mental health, Team leadership, Risk management, Service delivery in secure environments
Preferred skills
Fellowship of the RANZCP (or equivalent eligibility)
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide senior clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary forensic mental health team, Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care in a secure setting, Ensure effective risk management for patients, staff, and visitors, Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, Contribute to efficient utilisation of clinical and operational resources, Participate in performance development and 1:1 professional review processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC