Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our mental health team at HMP Stocken. HMP Stocken is a category C training prison housing around 1,056 patients, the majority aged between 21 and 40 years. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver support to adult males with complex mental health and trauma needs.

Job summary

Hours: 20 hours per week across 2.5 days. We are happy to create a rolling rota (2 days one week, 3 the next) and are flexible on which days are worked Monday to Friday. A full-time role is available if working across both HMP Stocken and either HMP Gartree or HMP Five Wells.

Salary: This position is 20 hours per week with 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 the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework

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.

Main duties / Responsibilities

• 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 multidisciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi-professional complex case reviews

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for development and learning, including internal and external options.

Benefits and additional information

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, 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.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life. We value integrity, diversity, and collaboration, and strive to improve healthcare access for all.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current GMC registration
• Specialist Registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
• Approved under section 12(2) of the MHS 1983
• Understanding of the complexities of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
• Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry and PSD/PD
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exceptions order; a DBS check is required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: 2 Stocken Hall Rd, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD

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