Consultant Psychiatrist HMP Guys Marsh & HMP Erlestoke

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Guy's Marsh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for HMP Guys Marsh & HMP Erlestoke. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated Mental Health In-reach Team, focusing on providing expert psychiatric care to prisoners. With no on-call commitments, the position allows for a balanced work-life dynamic while engaging in meaningful clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Join a recognized leader in healthcare that values teamwork, equity, and wellbeing, and contribute to improving lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Specialist Register in Forensic or General Adult Psychiatry.
• Experience in leading mental health teams and managing complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant leadership for the Mental Health In-reach Team.
• Assess and review prisoners, formulating management plans.

Skills

Forensic Psychiatry

General Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Assessment

Clinical Governance

Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Job description

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The post holder will be eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry.

The primary duties include providing consultant leadership for the Mental Health In-reach Team at the prisons. The role involves 5.5 DCC divided as follows:

1. 2 days per week at HMP Guys Marsh (3.5 PA DCC)
2. 1 day per week at HMP Erlestoke (2 PA DCC)

The post holder will have 2 SPA allocated for activities supporting their professional role, such as teaching, training, clinical management, clinical governance, service development, and other relevant activities.

There are no on-call commitments associated with this post.

Clinical work – HMP Guys Marsh & HMP Erlestoke

• Assessing and reviewing prisoners; collaborating with MDTs and prisoners to formulate management plans incorporated into individualised care plans.
• Liaising with external services for CPAs, aftercare plans, or transfers to hospital.
• Providing expert advice and guidance for individuals with complex mental states and risk presentations.
• Leading or actively participating in MDT meetings.
• Performing other care activities expected of a consultant in a prison in-reach capacity.
• Involvement in quality improvement initiatives, as agreed with colleagues and managers.

There is protected time for administrative tasks and mental health act-related work if needed.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in South-East London and across England, including community health, learning disabilities, and mental health services.

Oxleas is recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times, with high staff experience ratings in England and London.

Our recruitment strategy includes structured mentoring for all Consultants and SAS doctors.

“We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work — where values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter, and where you can help improve lives.”

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Harneet Hundal
• Job title: Clinical Director
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Healthcare

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care