Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist (Medico-Legal)

Pay: £400 per assessment (up to £450 for onsite or specific assessment types)

Time: 1 hr for assessment & up to 1 hr for report writing

Location: Remote (In‑Person available)

Working Hours: Flexible

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a leading independent mental health provider to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist for medico‑legal work. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake high‑quality, independent psychiatric assessments supporting legal proceedings within a well‑established, clinician‑led service.

Through Service Care Solutions, you will join a specialist medico‑legal team delivering comprehensive psychiatric reports for a range of legal cases. The service is known for producing clear, evidence‑based, and court‑compliant reports, with a strong emphasis on clinical accuracy, professionalism, and timely delivery.

This role offers flexible working, with remote and face‑to‑face assessments available, alongside full administrative support allowing you to focus on clinical work without unnecessary administrative burden.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for medico‑legal purposes
• Review medical records and relevant documentation to inform clinical opinion
• Produce high‑quality medico‑legal reports that are clear, structured, and defensible
• Provide expert opinion on diagnosis, prognosis, capacity and treatment recommendations
• Work in line with medico‑legal standards, clinical governance and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to ensure smooth case management

Requirements

• GMC‑registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a valid licence to practice
• CCT in Psychiatry
• Previous or current experience within medico‑legal assessments
• Strong report‑writing skills with the ability to produce clear, evidence‑based documentation
• Experience assessing adults across a range of mental health conditions
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high clinical standards
• Up‑to‑date with revalidation and appraisal requirements