Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 167,000 - 197,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a part-time role at HMP Belmarsh. The position offers a salary of up to £196,840 per annum (FTE) and involves providing clinical care to a diverse patient population. Ideal candidates should have current GMC registration and specialist qualifications in psychiatry. Benefits include professional development support and a range of employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current GMC registration.
• Specialist Registration in either General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry and personality disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care to patients.
• Participate in the strategic direction of mental health service.
• Conduct risk assessments and engage in complex case reviews.

Skills

Clinical care

Assessment and treatment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk assessments

Education

Current GMC registration

Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Approved under Section 12(2) of the MHS 1983

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team at HMP Belmarsh, a Category A Prison located in South East London. The prison houses around 675 patients with a range of needs, including highly complex and acute mental health. In this role you will be supporting high‑profile patients across our general population and a 33‑bed inpatient ward service.

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We are looking for a dynamic Psychiatrist who is flexible in the way they work, adapts quickly, and can build rapport with both officers and patients while working alongside matrons to lead the team.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm. Part‑time is possible on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Salary

This part‑time role offers an annual salary up to £196,840 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.

How We Support You

• Part of a team of 15+ experienced and supportive Consultant Psychiatrists
• Monthly Consultant’s meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework

Legal right to work in the UK is required. Offers will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main Duties

• Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the on‑site caseload
• Actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervision
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi‑professional complex case reviews

For career development, we offer a wide range of internal and external options for learning and skill enhancement.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development and growth in your role
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offender centres and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

We stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to do things better together

Qualifications Required

• Registered professional with current GMC registration
• Specialist Registration in either General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the MHS 1983
• Understanding of the complexities of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working
• Up‑to‑date knowledge in adult psychiatry and personality disorders
• Awareness of current mental health service provision, policy and legislation

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Reference

Reference number: 13038-1

Location

HMP Belmarsh, Western Way, London, SE28 0EB

Employer

Practice Plus Group