Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 167,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team at HMP Belmarsh in South East London. This role involves providing excellent clinical care to patients, participating in strategic service direction, and leading mental health clinicians. Applicants should have GMC registration and specialist qualifications in psychiatry. The position offers a competitive salary and various professional development opportunities, with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the MHS 1983.
• Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry and personality disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and treatment to patients.
• Lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments.
• Conduct risk assessments and engage in case reviews.

Skills

Registered professional with current GMC registration

Understanding of multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge in adult psychiatry

Awareness of mental health policies

Education

Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Job Summary

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 variety of needs, including highly complex and acute mental health. Within this role you will be supporting a number of high profile patients across the general population and the 33‑bed inpatient ward. You will be joining our experienced integrated mental health team including another Psychiatrist who already works on site.

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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

3.5 days a week / 28 hours

To be worked between Monday to Friday 9am‑5pm, on a job share.

Salary

You’ll receive an annual salary up to £196,840 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How will 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 meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• 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 mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervision.
• Work within the multi‑disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi‑professional complex case reviews.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

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 multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge in adult psychiatry and PD.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.
• Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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 embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group

HMP Belmarsh
Western Way
London
SE28 0EB

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

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 the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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