Consultant Psychiatrist

Practice Plus Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in West Yorkshire. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the mental health services provided in secure environments. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, lead clinical initiatives, and ensure quality care for patients. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for compassionate professionals eager to enhance their skills while making a difference. If you are driven by a commitment to inclusive healthcare, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance support

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current GMC registration.
• Specialist in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care, assessment, and treatment to patients.
• Lead service developments and provide clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical Care

Assessment and Treatment

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Strategic Direction

Risk Assessments

Education

GMC Registration

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Section 12 (2) Approval

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 consisting of HMP Leeds Category B remand, HMP Wakefield Category A and HMP Wealstun Category C. Within this role you will be working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team across all 3 sites.

Hours

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

Salary

This position is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £189,900 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.

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. As part of this role, be seeking to develop specialist knowledge/skills in neurodiversity.

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 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.