Consultant Psychiatrist – Self-Employed Medico-Legal Expert Witness - Hybrid and Remote

Location: Nationwide | Hours: Ad-hoc | Type: Self-employed | Rate: Competitive Assessment Rate

Are you a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist looking for flexible, well-paid, and professionally rewarding work alongside your clinical role?

We are seeking experienced Psychiatrists to join our network of Medico-Legal Expert Witnesses, conducting psychiatric assessments and producing high-quality medico-legal reports for Personal Injury, Immigration, Criminal, and Medical Negligence cases.

Why Join Us

• Total flexibility: Choose the hours that suit you – weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
• Minimal administration: Structured proformas and medical secretarial support for report writing.
• Nationwide coverage: Access to over 250 clinic locations across England & Wales.
• Hybrid working available: Some assessments may be completed remotely.
• Competitive hourly rates with 45p per mile mileage reimbursement.

Role Overview

• Conduct 1-hour psychiatric assessments using a pre-defined proforma.
• Review preparatory documentation related to each case (injury-related only).
• Assess clients involved in Personal Injury (PI) claims, including road traffic accidents, workplace, and clinical negligence cases.
• Evaluate mental and functional health impacts such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
• Collaborate with an experienced in-house team who assist in report completion and validation.

All clinic bookings and logistics are arranged and covered by our client, allowing you to focus purely on clinical assessments.

Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Proven experience conducting psychiatric assessments and preparing reports.
• Previous medico-legal experience in Personal Injury, Crime, Immigration, or Family Law cases preferred.

Interested?

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Joe Roberts

jroberts@everpoolrecruitment.com

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