Consultant Psychiatrist

Practice Plus Group; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 187,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent health provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their mental health team at HMP Stocken. This role involves providing clinical care, participating in service direction, and engaging with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold current GMC registration and specialist qualifications in Psychiatry. The position offers flexible hours, an annual salary up to £186,480, and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current GMC registration.
• Specialist registration in either General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Understanding of the complexities of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients.
• Participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service.
• Engage in multidisciplinary complex case reviews.

Skills

Understanding of multidisciplinary working

Knowledge in adult psychiatry

Knowledge of personality disorder

Experience in complex case reviews

Education

Current GMC registration

Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Approved under Section 12(2) of the MHS 1983

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our mental health team at HMP Stocken. HMP Stocken is a Category C training prison housing around 1,056 patients, the majority of whom are aged between 21‑40 years. You will be working close with the multidisciplinary team to deliver support to adult males with complex mental health and trauma needs.

Hours

20 hours per week, across 2.5 days. We can create a rolling rota for this role, working 2 days one week and 3 days the next, and are flexible on which days are worked (Monday to Friday).

Salary

This position is 20 hours per week; you will receive an annual salary up to £186,480 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we support you

• You will be part of a team of 20+ experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists.
• You will be able to attend monthly Consultant’s meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties

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

Career development

We offer a wide range of internal and external opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 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 offenders 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 their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• 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 disorder.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

2 Stocken Hall Rd
Stretton, Oakham, Rutland
LE15 7RD

Employer’s website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/