Specialty Doctor in Forensic Adult Psychiatry HMP Bronzefield

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry at HMP Bronzefield, the largest women's prison in Europe. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful psychiatric care in a secure environment, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable individuals. Enjoy generous benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Generous salary and benefits

NHS pension

Relocation support up to £8K

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Car purchase/leasing discounts

Ongoing support for professional growth

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic or prison psychiatry is welcome but not essential.
• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment, care planning, and multiagency liaison for individuals with mental health issues.
• Contribute to planned emergency interventions and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with various agencies concerning mental health care management.

Skills

Clinically competent

Team-oriented

Flexible

Hard-working

Motivated

Job description

Job summary

CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry HMP Bronzefield, Surrey Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time considered Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

We are seeking a committed and motivated Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join our dynamic mental health team at HMP Bronzefield, the largest women's prison in Europe. This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful care in a unique setting—supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in society.

About the Role

As the Specialty Doctor, you will play a vital role in delivering psychiatric care within the prison. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of mental health conditions. The role offers clinical variety and professional challenges in a secure setting where your input will be valued and impactful.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a doctor who is:

• Clinically competent with a solid grounding in general adult psychiatry
• Team-oriented and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Flexible in approach and able to adapt to prison healthcare challenges
• Hard-working with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to patient care
• Motivated to provide high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse population

Experience in forensic or prison psychiatry is welcome but not essential; we support development and learning.

Main duties of the job

1. Assessment (including risk assessment), treatment, care planning, and multiagency liaison for individuals with mental health issues in prisons.
2. CPA management of care.
3. Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.
4. Contribute to planned emergency interventions.
5. Liaise with prisons, courts, statutory, and non-statutory agencies concerning mental health care management.
6. Assessment and recommendations under the 2007 (Revised) Mental Health Act (the post holder must maintain Section 12 approval).
7. Work closely with managers, psychologists, and other professionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care.
8. Liaise with medical, clinical, and managerial staff to provide high-quality care pathways.
9. Participate in ACCT (self-harm/suicide prevention) processes when relevant.
10. Practice in accordance with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
11. Maintain accurate records according to Trust and professional standards, including data protection legislation and information governance.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest trusts, caring for people with diverse physical and mental health needs. We employ approximately 7,000 staff providing healthcare to a third of London's population and beyond, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey, and Hampshire. We involve service users, carers, staff, and partner organizations in our governance and development. Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website for more information.

Benefits

• Generous salary and benefits, including annual and study leave, NHS pension, and relocation support up to £8K (subject to eligibility).
• Various lifestyle benefits: staff discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, car purchase/leasing discounts.

Professional development

• Ongoing support for professional growth and opportunities to pursue specialist interests.
• Research, Quality Improvement, and Digital initiatives.

Additional benefits include salary sacrifice schemes, flexible working, interest-free loans, weekly paid bank work, and wellbeing programs. Join a supportive mental health team and make a difference in a rewarding environment.