Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

CNWL; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care in a dynamic environment. As a Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry, you will lead a team at the largest female prison in Europe, ensuring the highest standards of care for women in custody. This role offers a unique blend of clinical and research opportunities, allowing you to influence policy and improve health outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. Embrace this chance to make a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Study Leave

NHS Pension

Relocation Support

Staff Discounts

Cycle Schemes

Car Leasing Options

Wellbeing Programs

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Interest-Free Loans

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification and ongoing professional development.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Develop specialist interests aligned with Trust and local service development plans.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement

Decision-Making

Crisis Management

Education

GMC Registration

Management and Leadership Qualification

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

Job description

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity
to upskill or to simply change your career direction.

Become part of our team.
We care for you as much as you care for others.

There’s a place for you at CNWL.

We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry (HMP Bronzefield)

YC72

Main area: Health and Justice Services. Grade: YC72. Contract: Permanent. Hours:

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week. Job ref 333-D-HJ-C-001

Site: HMP Bronzefield. Town: Ashford. Salary: £105,504 - £139,882. London Weighting of £2,162. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 20/05/2025 23:59. Interview date: 18/06/2025.

Job overview

CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services

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 the opportunity of a part clinical and part research post with the Institute of Psychiatry, specifically looking into areas of improving health for women in prison. This includes reviewing data on short sentences, risks to women, family life, and long-term health, and identifying research areas to influence policy and expand sentencing options.

AAC will be on 18/06/2025

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

To contribute to the development of Health and Justice services within the Trust through clinical audit and related activities.

Working for our organisation

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with physical and mental health needs. We employ approximately 7,000 staff serving 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 organisations in our governance and development. Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits like annual and study leave, NHS pension, relocation support up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility), staff discounts, cycle schemes, and car leasing options.

We support ongoing professional development, research, quality improvement, and digital initiatives.

Our work environment is supportive, with a dedicated team committed to providing excellent care.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We seek an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist/Forensic Consultant to join our Health & Justice Services at HMP Bronzefield, the largest female prison in Europe. This is a rewarding leadership role to develop mental health care in a complex, supportive environment, making a real difference to women in custody.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or evidence of ongoing professional development
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR achievable within 3 months
• Approved under S12 OR achievable within 3 months
• Management and leadership qualification
• Higher degree (MSc, LLM, MD, or PhD)
• CCT in forensic psychiatry or equivalent forensic experience or qualification

Previous experience

• Proven track record of service quality improvement
• Experience in job planning
• Experience resolving conflicts and managing complex performance issues

Clinical skills, knowledge, and experience

• Excellent clinical skills with bio-psycho-social perspective and broad medical knowledge
• Strong knowledge in the specialty
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and conflicts
• Decision-making based on evidence and experience, involving team contributions
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Wide specialist and sub-specialist NHS or equivalent experience
• Experience in Quality Improvement
• Membership of relevant committees or regulatory bodies, e.g., CQC preparation

Academic skills & lifelong learning

• Active participation in professional development
• Ability to appraise clinical evidence
• Constructive team working without complaints
• Experience in clinical audit
• Understanding of equality & diversity issues
• Flexibility and adaptability in working patterns
• Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative for innovation and high standards
• Resilience under pressure
• Achievements in education, research, audit, or service improvement (awards, presentations, publications)
• Led clinical audits resulting in service change

We are proud of our diverse community and our commitment to equality and inclusion. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility), flexible working, and other benefits. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For inquiries, contact Dr Mellisha Padayatchi at [e-mail].