Consultant Psychiatrist

Health In Justice; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to enhance the care of women in a unique prison setting. This part-time role offers a rare opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, providing quality assessments and treatments while leading strategic developments in mental health services. With a focus on compassionate care and professional growth, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is tailored for you.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and specialist in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry and PD.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care and treatment to patients on-site.
• Lead service developments and provide clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical Care

Assessment and Treatment

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Leadership in Mental Health Services

Education

Registered Professional with GMC Registration

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Approved under Section 12 (2) of the MHS 1983

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 integrated mental health team at HMP Askham Grange. HMP Askham Grange is an open category D female prison based in Askham Richard, near York, housing around 120 women. You will be joining an established and experienced team, supporting women aged 18 plus; the site also includes a mother and baby unit. This role has a low volume of patients requiring Psychiatrist support, which will enable you to provide consistent and high-quality patient care.

Hours

1 day per month/ 8 hours to be worked between Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Salary

This position is a part-time role; you’ll 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 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.

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.

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 the 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.