Consultant Psychiatrist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Askham Richard; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly consultant meetings

Clinical supervision 1:1

Induction programme (IntroducingHealth

Competency framework

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the integrated mental health team at HMP Askham Grange. The role involves clinical assessment, leadership, and strategic input with supervision of senior clinicians. Open category D prison with a mother and baby unit on site.

Requirements include GMC registration, Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry, and section 12(2) approval. Vetting and security checks apply.

Qualifications

• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and PD.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, treatment and expert advice to patients on the site caseload, acting on their feedback.
• Lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide their clinical supervision.
• Take part in setting the strategic direction of the mental health service.
• Review referrals, set treatment plans and carry out risk assessments within the multidisciplinary team.
• Take part in multi-professional complex case reviews.
• Supervise the day-to-day delivery of mental health therapies.
• Lead the development of clinical practice and the implementation of the mental health pathway.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care that meets CQC requirements and safeguarding duties.
• Lead and motivate the team to provide a service people can trust.
• Promote best practice, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement.
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Skills

Multidisciplinary working

Adult psychiatry knowledge

Policy and legislation awareness

Job description

A Consultant Psychiatrist post in the integrated mental health team at HMP Askham Grange, an open category D women's prison. The work centres on assessing and treating women on the site caseload, taking part in the service's strategic direction, and supervising senior mental health clinicians. It is a part-time role of one day a month, with a low patient volume and a mother and baby unit on site. Applicants need GMC registration and section 12(2) approval, and offers are subject to vetting and security checks.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical assessment, treatment and expert advice to patients on the site caseload, acting on their feedback
• Lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide their clinical supervision
• Take part in setting the strategic direction of the mental health service
• Review referrals, set treatment plans and carry out risk assessments within the multidisciplinary team
• Take part in multi-professional complex case reviews
• Supervise the day-to-day delivery of mental health therapies
• Lead the development of clinical practice and the implementation of the mental health pathway
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care that meets CQC requirements and safeguarding duties
• Lead and motivate the team to provide a service people can trust
• Promote best practice, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise with clinical and non-clinical colleagues

What's required

Registration & licences

• Current GMC registration
• Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and PD
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Additional vetting and security checks

What's offered

• Monthly consultants' meeting and 1:1 clinical supervision
• Team of 20-plus experienced consultant psychiatrists
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
• Competency framework
• Internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed