Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist to join the mental health team at HMP Gartree, a Category B prison located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver psychiatric support to adult male inmates, primarily aged 28-50, many with complex mental health and trauma needs.

Job Summary

Full time equivalent of 20 hours per week, with flexible rosters across 2-2.5 days or a rolling rota (2 days one week, 3 days the next). Additional sessions may be offered at HMP Stocken or HMP Five Wells for those seeking full time.

Salary

Annual salary up to £186,480 per annum, FTE, dependent on experience.

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 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.
• Deliver non judgemental care, ensuring safety, quality and patient centred outcomes while meeting CQC requirements.
• Inspire excellence in colleagues, promote best practice and continuous quality improvement, and share knowledge and skills with clinical and non clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with current GMC registration.
• Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Understanding of the complexities of multi disciplinary and multi agency working.
• Up to date knowledge in adult psychiatry and personality disorders.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.

Legal and Vetting

Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK and will undergo additional vetting and security checks. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration (GMC) and specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support for professional development and career growth.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Financial assistance when needed.
• Bespoke induction and competency framework support.
• Monthly Consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.