Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

NHS; Ashford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a passionate Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry for HMP Bronzefield, the largest female prison in Europe. This role combines clinical leadership and research, aimed at enhancing mental health care for women in custody while fostering a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

NHS pension

Relocation support up to £8K

Lifestyle benefits including staff discounts

Professional development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or ongoing professional development.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of registration.
• Participation in clinical audits and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership ensuring high-quality care for residents.
• Develop specialist interests aligned with Trust and local service plans.
• Teach and train nurses and prison staff when appropriate.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Knowledge of MHA and MCA

IT literacy

Education

GMC registration with a license to practice

Management and leadership qualification

Higher degree (MSc, LLM, MD, PhD)

CCT in forensic psychiatry or equivalent qualification

Job description

Go back Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

The closing date is 20 July 2025

CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist/ Consultant Psychiatrist HMP Bronzefield AAC on 06/08/2025 10 PAs (additional PAs can be considered) Be part of something extraordinary at the largest female prison in Europe.

Are you passionate about providing high-quality mental health care in a unique and dynamic setting? Do you want to be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation?

We are offering a part clinical and part research post with the Institute of Psychiatry, focusing on improving health outcomes for women in prison. This role involves reviewing data on short sentences and their risks to women, family life, and long-term health, and identifying research areas that could influence policy and expand sentencing options for women.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership ensuring high-quality care for residents.

To develop specialist interests aligned with Trust and local service plans.

Teaching and training of nurses and prison staff where appropriate.

Contribute to the development of Health and Justice services through clinical audit and related activities.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the UK's largest trusts, caring for people with diverse physical and mental health needs across London, Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey, and Hampshire. We involve service users, carers, staff, and partners in our development. Interested in joining? Visit our website to learn more.

We offer a competitive salary, NHS pension, relocation support up to £8K, and lifestyle benefits including staff discounts, cycle schemes, and car purchase/leasing discounts.

Professional development opportunities include research, quality improvement, and digital initiatives.

We foster a supportive work environment with a dedicated team committed to excellence in care.

Additional benefits include salary sacrifice schemes, staff discounts, interest-free loans, weekly paid bank work, and wellbeing programs.

Job responsibilities

We seek an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist/Forensic Psychiatrist to lead mental health care at HMP Bronzefield, the largest female prison in Europe. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity in a complex, supportive environment, making a significant difference to women in custody.

• Forensic experience is not essential: applications from psychiatrists with general adult, community, liaison, or forensic backgrounds are welcome.
• A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is essential to ensure trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and culturally competent care.
• Research and innovation opportunities: in quality improvement, digital transformation, or AI, with time allocated for these pursuits.
• Potential for an honorary academic post at UCL for research-active candidates.
• Leadership development: access to training and mentoring for career progression.
• Optional paid extra work: in court liaison and diversion services for additional experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or ongoing professional development
• GMC registration with a license to practice at appointment
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of registration
• Approved clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months
• Management and leadership qualification
• Higher degree (MSc, LLM, MD, PhD)
• CCT in forensic psychiatry or equivalent forensic qualification

Previous Experience

• Clinical leadership and management experience
• Experience in quality improvement
• Experience with job planning and conflict resolution

Clinical Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Excellent clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social approach
• Specialist knowledge relevant to the role
• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and conflict
• Decision-making based on evidence and experience
• Knowledge of MHA and MCA
• Experience in NHS or comparable services
• Participation in clinical audits and regulatory bodies

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to appraise clinical evidence
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Participation in clinical audits and service improvements
• Knowledge of equality & diversity issues
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Enthusiasm and initiative in innovation and standards
• IT literacy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Achievements in education, research, and service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

£105,504 to £139,882 per year, London Weighting of £2,162.