Consultant Psychiatrist

Health In Justice; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Health In Justice is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their Yorkshire Region, working across multiple sites including HMP Leeds and HMP Wakefield. This full-time role involves providing clinical care, participating in service direction, and working with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on improving healthcare access in secure settings.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for ongoing professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Current GMC registration required.
• Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and mental health service policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care and treatment to patients.
• Participate in the strategic direction of mental health services.
• Conduct risk assessments and engage in complex case reviews.

Skills

Clinical care

Assessment

Treatment planning

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Current GMC registration

Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic 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 Yorkshire Region, working across our West Yorkshire sites, which include HMP Leeds (category B remand), HMP Wakefield (category A high secure prison), and HMP Wealstun (category C prison). Working across multiple sites offers you a varied work schedule and patient group. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across all three sites, including other Psychiatrists.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm. We can offer some flexibility with shift times if required.

Salary

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week, with an annual salary up to £189,900, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• You will be part of a team of over 15 experienced and supportive Consultant Psychiatrists.
• You will attend monthly Consultant meetings and receive 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Access to a competency framework.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role's nature, employment offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing:

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing excellent clinical care, assessment, and treatment to patients on your caseload onsite.
• Participating in the strategic direction of the mental health service, leading senior mental health clinicians on service developments, and providing clinical supervision.
• Reviewing referrals, determining appropriate treatment plans, conducting risk assessments, and engaging in complex case reviews with the multidisciplinary team.

If you're interested in career development, we offer various opportunities to enhance your skills and experience, including both internal and external training options. We also encourage developing specialist knowledge in neurodiversity.

Additionally, we offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support for your ongoing professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support when needed.

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' institutions, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients, always prioritizing their needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

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

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us achieve fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

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 complexities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry, mental health service policies, and legislation.

Working in secure environments is challenging but rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new daily in a dynamic environment, this role could be ideal for you.