Overview
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our integrated Mental Health team at HMP Lewes. HMP Lewes is a busy Category B remand prison based in East Sussex. This role is based within the inpatient unit on site, where you will be completing ward rounds, hospital referrals, mental health meds prescribing, and working with another Psychiatrist and the wider multidisciplinary team to discuss patients' transition into general population.
You will be working with male patients, aged 21+, who have a range of complex mental health needs and acute trauma.
Hours: 2 sessions / 8 hours to be worked on either a Monday or Friday. 2 hours of CPD can be done on the same working day or from home.
Salary: This position is part-time, working 10 hours per week. You’ll receive an annual salary up to £180,000 FTE depending on experience.
How we will support you
* You will be part of a team of 15+ 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
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties
* Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the caseload onsite
* Actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead 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
Career development and benefits
If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning. We also offer:
* 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 needed
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across 53 prison sites, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first regardless of background. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:
* 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
Qualifications
* Registered professional with current GMC registration
* Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
* Approved under section 12(2) of the MHA 1983
* Understanding 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
Secure environments are challenging and rewarding. If you are looking for a role to develop your healthcare skills and learn daily in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £160,000 to £180,000 per year (up to £180,000 FTE depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 12625
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA
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