Consultant Psychiatrist

Integrated Care System; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join an integrated mental health team at HMP Wealstun. This role offers up to £189,900 annual salary for delivering clinical care to patients in a secure environment and allows for involvement in strategic service development. Candidates must be GMC registered and possess specialist qualifications in psychiatry, ensuring quality care for the complex health needs of the patients.

Benefits

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Current GMC registration required.
• Specialist registration and specific legal approvals necessary.
• Knowledge of mental health policies is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and treatment for a caseload of 4-5 patients daily.
• Participate in service development and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and engage in complex case reviews.

Skills

Clinical care

Assessment

Treatment planning

Risk assessment

Education

Current GMC registration

Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry

Approved under section 12(2) of the MHS 1983

Job description

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 Arche, housing around 800 patients aged 21+. In this role, you will join an established and experienced mental health team that runs a nurse-led service focused on a medical model diagnosis for complex health needs. The psychiatrist's caseload will be 4-5 patients per day.

Hours

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

Salary

You will receive an annual salary up to £189,900 per annum FTE, 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 be able to attend monthly Consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.

Requirements

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

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

If you are interested in career development, we offer a range of internal and external opportunities for growth and learning.

We also offer:

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centers. 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 committed to 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.
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and PD.
• Aware of current issues in mental health policy and legislation.

Secure environments are challenging but rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills in a dynamic environment, this could be the right role for you.