Consultant Psychiatrist
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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a category C prison located in Thorpe Arche, that houses around 800 patients ages 21+. In this role you will be joining an established and experienced mental health team that runs a nurse‑lead service focused on a medical model diagnosis for complex health needs. Psychiatrist caseload of patients would be 4‑5 patients per day.
Hours
3 days (24 hours) per week, including Tuesdays, with flexibility on the other two days.
20% of the role can be worked from home for admin or CPD.
Salary
You’ll receive an annual salary up to £196,736 per annum FTE – depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* You will be part of a team of 20 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists
* You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meeting and 1:1 clinical supervision
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
What you'll be doing
* 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
It doesn’t stop there…
* 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’re looking for
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.
* 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
Requirements
* Legal right to work in the UK, subject to additional vetting and security checks
* 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 adult psychiatry and PD
* Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Other Information
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.
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