Consultant Psychiatrist (Private Medico Legal)

Job description

Company Description

Medico Legal UK Chambers Ltd (MLUK) provides independent psychiatric and psychological experts to assist instructing agencies across the UK in areas such as criminal, family, mental health, and personal injury law. We offer a bespoke service to private clients and adhere to Legal Aid rates for Defence and Prosecution. We also collaborate with local mental health services and make referrals to hospitals as needed. *********MUST BE BASED IN THE UK*************

Role Description

This is a remote contract role for a Consultant Psychiatrist (Private Work) at MLUK. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing psychiatric expertise and assessments, offering consultations to instructing agencies, and collaborating with legal professionals. They will also be involved in conducting evaluations, preparing reports, and providing expert opinions as required.

Qualifications

Psychiatric expertise and assessment skills Experience in providing consultations and collaborating with legal professionals Evaluation, report preparation, and expert opinion skills Familiarity with legal procedures and regulations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and remotely Experience in medico-legal work is a plus MD or equivalent degree in Psychiatry