Consultant Psychiatrist

Practice Plus Group; Oakham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their mental health team at a training prison. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical care and support to adult males with complex mental health needs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in strategic service developments, and have access to professional growth opportunities. With a commitment to compassionate care and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a team that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement in providing healthcare to those in secure environments.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current GMC registration and specialist registration.
• Knowledge of adult psychiatry and current mental health policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and treatment to patients in a prison environment.
• Lead service developments and participate in multi-professional case reviews.

Skills

Clinical Care

Assessment

Treatment Planning

Risk Assessment

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Current GMC Registration

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Job description

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 Stocken. HMP Stocken is a category C training prison housing around 1056 patients, the majority of whom are aged between 21-40 years of age. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver support to adult males with complex mental health and trauma needs.

Hours

20 hours per week works across 2.5 days. We are happy to create a rolling rota (2 days one week, 3 the next) and are flexible regarding which days are worked (Monday to Friday). We are also able to offer a full-time role if working across both HMP Stocken and either HMP Gartree or HMP Five Wells.

Salary

This position is 20 hours per week; you’ll receive 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 15 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists.
• You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing:

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 the 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.

What we’ll look for in you:

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We’re 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.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Registered professional with current registration (GMC).
• 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.
• Aware of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.