Consultant Psychiatrist

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Oakham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 187,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Oakham to join their mental health team at HMP Stocken. The role involves providing clinical care and treatment to patients with complex mental health needs, alongside leading service developments. Candidates should have a current GMC registration and specialist qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary up to £186,480 pro-rata and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Must be a registered professional with current registration.
• Require specialist registration in either General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care, assessment, and treatment to patients.
• Lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments.
• Review referrals and determine appropriate treatment plans.

Skills

Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working

Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry

Clinical assessment and treatment

Risk assessment

Education

Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Current GMC registration

Approved under section 12(2) of the MHS 1983

Job description

Overview

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 1,056 patients, mostly aged 21‑40. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team of mental health nurses, social workers, healthcare support workers, and admin staff to deliver support to adult males with complex mental health and trauma needs. Hours: 20 hours per week across 2.5 days with flexibility. Opportunities to move to full‑time in other regional establishments.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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 multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge in adult psychiatry and PD.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.

Benefits & Support

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.
• Support as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team with 20+ experienced consultant psychiatrists.
• Attendance at monthly consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction and Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.

Compensation

Position: 20 hours per week; annual salary up to £186,480 per annum (FTE) depending on experience.

Candidate Profile

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

Legal & Security

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