Description

Job Title: Medico-Legal Consultant Psychiatrist (Remote)
Location: Remote
Fee: £400 per assessment (1-hour assessment + 1-hour report)

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Medico-Legal Consultant Psychiatrist to undertake remote psychiatric assessments and produce high-quality medico-legal reports. This role is ideal for a consultant psychiatrist with expertise in delivering clear, objective, and court-compliant opinions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments via secure video consultation (approximately 1 hour per assessment)
• Prepare detailed, structured medico-legal reports (approximately 1 hour per report)
• Provide independent, evidence-based opinions in line with medico-legal standards
• Assess diagnosis, causation, prognosis, and treatment needs where applicable
• Ensure reports are compliant with legal requirements and suitable for use in court
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation

Requirements

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry
• Previous experience in medico-legal work preferred
• Strong report-writing skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload efficiently
• Access to a secure and private environment for remote consultations

Desirable Experience

• Experience preparing reports for personal injury, immigration, or criminal cases
• Familiarity with court procedures and expert witness responsibilities
• Training in medico-legal report writing

What We Offer

• Fully remote, flexible working arrangements
• Competitive fixed fee of £400 per assessment
• Streamlined administrative support
• Regular flow of cases (volume dependent on availability)