Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist for their mental health team at HMP Wealstun. This role includes providing clinical care to patients, leading service developments, and working with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be GMC registered and specialists in Adult or Forensic Psychiatry. The position offers flexible working with competitive salary up to £189,900 per annum.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• GMC registered with current registration.
• Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the 1983 Mental Health Act.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and personality disorder.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients.
• Participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service.
• Lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments.

Skills

Clinical care provision

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Mental health policy awareness

Education

GMC registration

Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a category C prison located in Thorpe Arch, that houses around 800 patients aged 21+. You will join an established mental health team providing a nurse-led service with a medical model diagnosis for complex health needs. Typical caseload is 4-5 patients per day.

Hours

2.5 days per week across Tuesday, Wednesday and one additional half day. The half day can be used to complete admin work on site.

Salary

Annual salary up to £189,900 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we will support you

• Be part of a team of 15+ experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists
• Monthly Consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training
• 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 are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the onsite caseload
• 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 multi-disciplinary team to review referrals, determine treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi-professional complex case reviews

Career development We offer opportunities for skill development, with internal and external options for learning.

Benefits

• 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 needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments, focused on patient needs and equality of access.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and our core values include: treating patients and colleagues with respect, integrity, embracing diversity, and working together to improve care.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to support fair and inclusive healthcare access.

Qualifications

• GMC registered with current registration
• Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
• Approved under section 12(2) of the 1983 Mental Health Act
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and personality disorder
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation

Details

Location: Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AZ

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

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