Senior Specialist Grade Psychiatrist HMP Exeter

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving mental health services within the prison system. This role at HMP Exeter involves a diverse range of clinical responsibilities, including assessing prisoners with severe mental illnesses and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You'll play a crucial part in developing individualized care plans and improving service quality. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and teamwork, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing complex challenges. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and managing complex mental health conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review prisoners' mental health and develop care plans.
• Liaise with external services for aftercare and hospital transfers.
• Maintain high-quality patient records.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Management Plans

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Education

Medical Degree

Section 12 Registration

Job description

Job summary

Part of the Devon Cluster, HMP Exeter is a category B men's reception prison with a small resettlement function, holding approximately 300 prisoners. The post includes a varied range of clinical responsibilities for prisoners, including severe and enduring mental illness, neurodiversity, personality disorders, learning disability, and head injuries. The work involves close multidisciplinary collaboration within the mental health team and alongside substance misuse and primary care teams in the prison. You will liaise with prison staff and probation, providing input into MAPPA meetings and pre-release meetings with community and inpatient teams.

The post holder will be Section 12 registered and appointed to a part-time, 8 PA role, supporting HMP Exeter mental health services and the full Oxleas service through senior leadership on site. A review meeting with the Clinical Director and Service Manager will be held within three months of appointment to revise the job plan and objectives, with annual reviews thereafter.

The role's programmed activities are split as 6 for direct clinical care and 2 for Supporting Professional Activities. There are no out-of-hours on-call commitments.

Main duties of the job

1. Clinical work - HMP Exeter
2. Assessing and reviewing prisoners; working with MDT and prisoners to develop management plans incorporated into individualised care plans.
3. Liaising with external services to arrange CPAs, aftercare plans, or hospital transfers.
4. Providing expert advice for individuals with complex mental states and risk presentations.
5. Participating in quality improvement initiatives, in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues and the supervising Consultant.
6. Maintaining high-quality patient records within the service.

About us

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to South-East London residents and to people in prisons across England. Our services include community health care, mental health, learning disabilities, and therapies.

Oxleas is recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times, with top staff experience rankings in England and London. We were also awarded Trust of the Year at the 2023 Health Journal Awards.

We welcome new colleagues and prioritize making Oxleas a great workplace, emphasizing values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing. Join us and help improve lives.

For queries about relocation packages, email [e-mail].

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £96,990 to £107,155 per year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 277-5897497-A10-SW

Job location: HMP Exeter, 30 New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EX