Make a difference to every life.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Yorkshire Region, working across our West Yorkshire sites consisting of HMP Leeds (category B remand), HMP Wakefield (category A high secure prison), and HMP Wealstun (category C prison). This role offers a varied work schedule and patient group, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team across all three sites, including other Psychiatrists.
About the role The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide clinical care, assessment, and treatment to patients on site, participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments, and provide clinical supervision. They will work within the multidisciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in complex case reviews. The role will include 40 hours per week with the following session split:
2 sessions at HMP Leeds
3 sessions at HMP Wakefield
3 sessions at HMP Wealstun
2 sessions CPD day
If you are looking for part-time hours, we may be able to split the sessions into a job share.
Salary Annual salary up to
£196,736
per annum – FTE, depending on experience. This will be pro rata for a part-time role.
How we will support you
Part of a team of 20+ experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists
Monthly consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
What’s in it for you
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’ll look for in you
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
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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