Overview
We are seeking a committed and motivated Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join our dynamic mental health team at HMP Bronzefield, the largest women’s prison in Europe. This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful care in a unique setting—supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in society.
Responsibilities
* Assessment (including risk assessment), treatment, care planning and multiagency liaison for people with mental health problems in the prisons.
* CPA management of care.
* Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.
* Contribute to planned emergency interventions.
* Liaison with prisons, courts, statutory and non-statutory agencies concerning all aspects of the mental health care management of prisoners.
* Assessment and recommendation under the 2007 (Revised) Mental Health Act (the post holder must maintain Section 12 approval).
* Work closely with the Manager, Psychologists and other lead professionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care.
* Liaise with other medical, clinical and managerial staff to provide high quality care pathways.
* Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.
* Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.
* Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines (data protection legislation and information governance standards).
* Clinics will be allocated to prisoners on ordinary location, healthcare and those housed within the segregation units; flexibility is required due to variable demand.
* Contribution to Care Quality through audit, research, and participation in local and Trust-wide care quality processes, including CQC inspections.
* Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant guidelines; contribute to service development and achieving activity, performance and outcome targets as agreed with key stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
* Education and Qualifications Essential: Primary Medical Degree; Full GMC Registration; GMC Licence to Practise. Desirable: MRCPsych (or equivalent); an additional postgraduate qualification of relevance to own specialty; Section 12 MHA Approved.
* Experience, Skills And Abilities Essential: Completed at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent); at least two years in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience. Desirable: published audit or research; interest in teaching and training; experience in service development; evidence-based medicine training and implementation.
* Personal Skills & Qualities Essential: Excellent communication and empathic skills; demonstrable leadership and team-working abilities; sound organisational skills; ability to work on own initiative.
Seniorities, Employment Type and Job Function
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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