Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Oakham; On-site; GBP 180,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to enhance mental health services at a training prison. This role involves providing exceptional clinical care to adult males with complex mental health needs. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and engage in case reviews. The position offers flexibility with working hours and opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact on the lives of those in secure environments, while enjoying a rewarding career in mental health.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold current GMC registration and specialist registration in psychiatry.
• Knowledge of adult psychiatry and current mental health issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and treatment to patients onsite.
• Lead the mental health service's strategic direction and clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical Care

Assessment and Treatment

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Risk Assessment

Understanding of Mental Health Policy

Education

Registered professional with GMC registration

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Job description

Job summary

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 will 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.

Main duties of the job:

• 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.

About us:

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

Date posted: 22 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £180,000 to £180,000 a year (up to £180,000 per annum FTE depending on experience).

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 10139-3

Job locations:

2 Stocken Hall Rd, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD

Employer details:

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers