Consultant Psychiatrist

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Oakham; On-site; GBP 180,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their mental health team at HMP Stocken. The role involves providing exceptional clinical care to patients with complex mental health needs while participating in strategic service planning. The position offers flexible part-time or full-time schedules and a competitive compensation package up to £180,000 per annum, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional growth

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current GMC registration.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working complexities.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care to patients onsite.
• Participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service.
• Review referrals and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Assessment and treatment planning

Clinical supervision

Multi-agency working

Knowledge in adult psychiatry

Education

Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Current GMC registration

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 1056 patients, the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support adult males with complex mental health and trauma needs.

Responsibilities

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

Career Development & 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.

Work Schedule

Part-time role of 20 hours per week, flexible across 2.5 days with a rolling rota (2 days one week, 3 days the next), Monday to Friday. Full-time roles are also available across HMP Stocken and other sites.

Qualifications & 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 disorder.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation.

About the Environment

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

About Practice Plus Group

We make a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. As the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, we prioritize patient needs above all.

Our core values include:

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

Compensation & Support

The position offers up to £180,000 per annum FTE depending on experience. Support includes:

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

Additional Information

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