Job overview
As the psychiatrist for Campsfield IRC you will provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment for patients on the case load. You will actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, advising on service development and provide clinical supervision. You will work within the multi‑disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi‑professional complex case reviews. You will also provide expert clinical advice and outstanding evidence‑based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide oversight of and lead on development of clinical practice and the implementation of the mental health pathway.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct psychiatric evaluations of the Residents including urgent assessments, risk assessments (self‑harm, suicide risk) and evaluations under relevant legal frameworks.
* Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders.
* Prescribe, monitor, and review psychiatric medication.
* Provide both short‑term and longer‑term follow‑up care, ensuring continuity of care for those being transferred or removed.
* Work collaboratively as part of the MDT.
* Provide patient‑centred therapeutic interventions.
* Be aware of and apply the IRC legal frameworks applicable to mental health, for example: Rule 35, 40, IS91, ACDT, etc. and other safeguarding processes.
* Participate in MDT case conferences, with interpreters, and other relevant staff.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of mental health pathways, service development, protocols, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with NHS, legal, and detention facility governance requirements.
* Support training and supervision for junior healthcare staff in recognising and managing mental health conditions.
* Be available for crisis interventions / emergency psychiatric input within the centre.
Working Environment & Conditions
* Residents are not free to leave; security considerations will be integral.
* You will be working with Residents who may have experienced trauma, torture, loss, uncertain legal status, possibly with language/cultural barriers.
* Frequent need to work with interpreters.
* Likely to involve working under pressure, with high emotional burden.
* Need to comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, and legal/ethical requirements related to detention, immigration law.
* Regular contact with external bodies as needed (e.g., external mental health services if referrals are made; legal / Home Office etc.).
Qualifications
* Registered professional with current registration (GMC) and license to practice in the UK.
* Specialist Registration in either General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
* Approved under section 12 (2) of the MHS 1983.
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
* Understanding of the complexities of MDT and multi‑agency working.
* Up to date knowledge in adult psychiatry, PD, addiction and neurodiversity.
* Excellent communication skills with patients to understand their needs.
* Strong knowledge of UK mental health legislation, safeguarding, and the special legal issues facing immigration detention.
* Experience prescribing psychiatric medication safely and monitoring outcomes.
* Non‑judgmental and compassionate approach.
* Flexible attitude to working arrangements.
* Experience working in secure, forensic, or detention settings.
* Cultural competency: ability to work with people from different cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
* Experience with trauma‑focused therapies.
* Experience liaising with legal / immigration systems.
* Excellent communication skills (spoken and written), including via interpreters.
* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi‑agency team.
* Flexibility and resilience.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.
* Pension salary scheme available.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.
* Access to perks at work.
Onboarding & Start
We would like this role to commence before the centre opens. During this period, you will be undertaking centre induction, supporting the setup of the department, reviewing policies and procedures, developing and strengthening community healthcare links for residents with more complex presentations, and generally supporting the service to go live.
About us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services. DrPA are growing! Campsfield House: Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) is a new service and will provide complete healthcare services which has been commissioned by NHS England. This new contract will be provided by DrPA staff and a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. DrPA provides services based on our ethos of CARE: Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive; Assurance that care is evidence‑based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients; Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs; Empowerment We centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing.
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. The post will also require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
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