We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Askham Grange. HMP Askham Grange is an open category D female prison based in Askham Richard, near York, housing around 120 women. You will be joining an established and experienced team, supporting women aged 18 plus. The site also includes a mother and baby unit. This role has a low volume of patients requiring Psychiatrist support, enabling you to provide consistent and high-quality patient care.
Hours
1 day per month / 8 hours, to be worked between Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Job summary
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We are offering a part-time role with an annual salary up to £189,900 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
* Provide excellent clinical care, assessment, and treatment to patients on the caseload onsite.
* Lead the strategic direction of the mental health service, supervise senior mental health clinicians, and contribute to service development.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team to review referrals, develop treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and participate in complex case reviews.
How will we support you?
* Part of a team of 15+ experienced Consultant psychiatrists.
* Monthly Consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
* Bespoke induction including Introducing Health in Justice training.
* Use of a competency framework.
Qualifications required
* Current GMC registration.
* Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
* Approved under section 12(2) of the MHS 1983.
* Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
* Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry and personality disorder.
* Awareness of current mental health service policies and legislation.
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs and promoting diversity and inclusion.
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