Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Health & Justice Services at HMP Bronzefield, the largest female prison in Europe. This role blends clinical and research work, focusing on improving health for women in prison. You will lead mental health care in a supportive environment, ensuring high-quality patient care while contributing to innovative research initiatives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a real difference in women's lives in custody.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Relocation support up to £8K

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Car purchase/leasing discounts

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
• Experience in clinical leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for high-quality patient care.
• Develop specialist interests aligned with service development.
• Teach and train specialist nurses and prison staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Decision-making

Bio-psycho-social approach

Management experience

Education

MRCPsych

Relevant professional qualification

Higher degree (MSc, LLM, MD, or PhD)

Job description

Go back Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

The closing date is 20 May 2025

CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist/ Consultant Psychiatrist HMP Bronzefield 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 for women in prison. This includes 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.

Job summary

CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist/ Consultant Psychiatrist HMP Bronzefield 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 for women in prison. This includes 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.

AAC will be on 18/06/2025

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to the residents.

To develop their own specialist interests and, if appropriate, align these with Trust and local service development plans.

Teaching and training of specialist nurses, other nurses, and prison staff where appropriate.

To contribute to maintaining and developing Health and Justice services within the Trust through clinical audit and other activities related to Care Quality.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with diverse physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff providing healthcare to a third of London's population and beyond, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey, and Hampshire. As a Foundation Trust, we involve service users, carers, the public, staff, and partner organizations in our governance and development. Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous annual and study leave entitlement, NHS pension scheme, relocation support up to £8K (subject to eligibility), staff discounts, cycle to work scheme, and car purchase/leasing discounts.

We support your professional development with opportunities in research, quality improvement, and digital innovation. Our work environment is collaborative and dedicated to providing excellent care.

Additional benefits include salary sacrifice schemes, study discounts, flexible working, interest-free loans for season tickets and parking, weekly paid bank work, and wellbeing programs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We seek an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist/Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our Health & Justice Services at HMP Bronzefield, the largest female prison in Europe. This role offers an opportunity to lead and develop mental health care in a complex but supportive environment, making a real difference in women's lives in custody.

• Forensic experience is not essential: applications from psychiatrists with general adult, community, liaison, or forensic backgrounds are welcome, especially those eager to bring their skills into a secure environment.
• A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): ensuring trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and culturally competent care.
• Significant opportunities for research and innovation: in quality improvement, digital transformation, or AI in healthcare, with time allocated for these pursuits.
• Potential for an honorary academic post at University College London (UCL): for research-active candidates with appropriate experience and qualifications.
• Leadership development: access to formal training and mentoring for career progression within CNWL NHS FT and beyond.
• Optional paid extra work: in court liaison and diversion services for those interested in health and justice interface experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification or evidence of ongoing professional development
• Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility
• Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• MRCPsych

Desirable

• Management and leadership qualification
• Higher degree (MSc, LLM, MD, or PhD)
• CCT in forensic psychiatry or relevant forensic qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Clinical leadership and management experience
• Track record of improving service quality

Desirable

• Experience with job planning
• Conflict resolution and complex performance management experience

Clinical Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social approach and broad medical knowledge
• Strong specialty knowledge
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and conflict
• Decision-making based on evidence and experience, including team contributions
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist/sub-specialist NHS or equivalent experience
• Experience in Quality Improvement
• Management experience
• Membership of relevant committees or regulatory bodies like CQC
• Knowledge of contracts and procurement processes

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Participation in continuous professional development
• Ability to appraise clinical evidence
• Constructive team working without complaints
• Active participation in clinical audits
• Understanding of equality & diversity issues
• Flexibility and adaptability in working patterns
• Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative for innovation and high standards
• IT literacy
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Achievements in education, research, audit, or service improvement (awards, prizes, publications)
• Leadership in clinical audits leading to service change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info on UK visa requirements can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates from each country of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years, including adult dependants.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: HMP Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, TW15 3JZ

Employer's website:

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year, with London Weighting of £2,162