Consultant Psychiatrist

Practice Plus Group; Harborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of NHS services in secure environments is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for HMP Gartree. The role involves delivering psychiatric care to a male population with complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary team, and leading in service development. With a flexible work schedule and opportunities for training and career growth, it's an excellent opportunity for driven professionals looking to make an impactful difference in mental health.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Ongoing career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Current GMC registration necessary.
• Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry required.
• Knowledge of mental health policy and legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and assessment to patients on-site.
• Lead service development and provide supervision to clinicians.
• Engage in comprehensive case reviews and treatment planning.

Skills

Clinical care

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Current GMC registration

Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Approval under section 12(2) of the MHS 1983

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

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 work 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 trauma needs.

Hours

20 hours per week, spread across 2.5 days. We are flexible with the days worked, with options for a rolling rota of 2 days one week and 3 days the next, Monday to Friday. We can also offer a full-time role across HMP Stocken and HMP Gartree or HMP Five Wells.

Salary

This position is for 20 hours per week, with an annual salary up to £180,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• You will be part of a team of over 15 experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists.
• You will attend monthly Consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• We offer bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• There is a competency framework in place.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing

• Providing excellent clinical care, assessment, and treatment to patients on your caseload onsite.
• Participating in the strategic direction of the mental health service, leading senior clinicians in service development, and providing clinical supervision.
• Working within the multidisciplinary team to review referrals, determine treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in complex case reviews.

We offer opportunities for career development through both internal and external training and development programs.

Additionally, we provide:

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

What we look for in you

Our team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offender institutions, and immigration removal centers. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients, always prioritizing their needs.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect.
• Act with integrity.
• Embrace diversity.
• Strive for continuous improvement together.

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to equitable healthcare access for all.

Qualifications required

• Current GMC registration.
• Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Approval under section 12(2) of the MHS 1983.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry and professional development.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health policy and legislation.

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills and learn in a dynamic environment, this could be the role for you.