Consultant Psychiatrist

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Harborough; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team at HMP Gartree. The role involves providing clinical care and treatment to male patients in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and specialist qualifications in psychiatry. This position offers a competitive salary up to £180,000, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional growth

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered with current GMC registration and specialist registration in psychiatry.
• Experience in delivering psychiatric services in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical assessment and treatment to patients on-site.
• Lead service developments and provide clinical supervision.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in complex case reviews.

Skills

Clinical care

Assessment and treatment of psychiatric patients

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Complex case management

Education

Registered professional with current GMC registration

Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our mental health team at HMP Gartree. HMP Gartree is a category B prison based in Market Harborough, housing around 650 patients. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team, including GPs and ACPs, to deliver psychiatric support to adult males, mainly aged 28-50, many of whom have complex mental health and historic trauma needs.

Responsibilities:

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

Career Development and Benefits:

We offer a wide range of opportunities for skill and experience development, including internal and external options. Additionally, we provide:

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

Working Hours:

20 hours per week, spread across 2.5 days. We can create a rolling rota (2 days one week, 3 days the next) with flexible days Monday to Friday. Full-time roles are also available across HMP Stocken, HMP Gartree, or HMP Five Wells.

Qualifications and Requirements:

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

Work Environment:

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills and learn in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

About Practice Plus Group:

Our Health in Justice team 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 in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values of treating others with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.

Salary and Support:

This position offers an annual salary up to £180,000 (FTE), depending on experience. Support includes:

• Being part of a team of over 15 experienced Consultant psychiatrists.
• Monthly meetings and 1:1 supervision.
• Bespoke induction and training.
• Competency framework.

Additional Information:

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks.