MPharm MBChB MRCPsych PGDip
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
nicholas.tarrant@nottshc.nhs.uk
Tel: 0116 207 7796
Dr Tarrant is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist working in the Women’s medium secure service at Arnold Lodge. He has previously worked in the West Midlands with males with mental illness, and in a variety of prisons, including remand, women’s and a Young Offender Institution.
Dr Tarrant completed a Pharmacy degree and worked as a Pharmacist before returning to University to study Medicine.
Dr Tarrant has worked as an expert witness since 2016. He has provided written and oral evidence to the Crown Court and Parole Board in cases including sexual and violent offending. These have covered fitness to plead and recommendations regarding disposal.
Dr Tarrant is in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is approved under Section 12 Mental Health Act. He has a PGDip in Mental Health Law from Northumbria University.