Consultant Psychiatrist

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the integrated mental health team at HMP Leeds. This role focuses on delivering high-quality mental health services in a secure environment. Join a team of experienced psychiatrists and make a difference in patients' lives while developing professionally in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Monthly clinical supervision

Bespoke induction training

Utilize competency framework for professional development

Qualifications

• Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and PD.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care, assessments, and treatments.
• Lead service development and provide clinical supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and manage referrals.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Patient assessment

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mental health policy awareness

Education

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 integrated mental health team at HMP Leeds. HMP Leeds is a category B remand prison housing around 1100 patients. The Leeds team adopts an inclusive, compassionate, and meticulous approach towards each other and their patients. Within this role, you will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team at HMP Leeds to deliver excellent clinical care.

Hours

Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm. We offer both part-time and full-time roles.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality mental health services within a secure environment.

Salary

Up to £189,900 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Be part of a team of over 15 experienced Consultant psychiatrists
• Attend monthly meetings and receive 1:1 clinical supervision
• Enjoy a bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training
• Utilize our competency framework for professional development

Requirements

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

Main duties of the job

• Provide excellent clinical care, assessments, and treatments
• Lead service development and provide clinical supervision
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews, manage referrals, conduct risk assessments

About us

The Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice team serves over 53 prisons and detention centers, providing NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments. Our core values include integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications required

• 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
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and PD
• Awareness of current mental health policies and legislation

Person Specification

Details available upon application.

Additional information

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group, 2 Gloucester Terrace, Stanningley Rd, Leeds, LS12 2TJ

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