Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our mental health team at HMP Gartree. HMP Gartree is a category B prison based in Market Harborough, housing around 650 patients. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team, including GPs and ACPs, to deliver psychiatric support to adult males mainly aged 28-50, most of whom have complex mental health and historic 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 which days are worked, Monday to Friday. We can also offer a full-time role if working across either HMP Stocken and HMP Gartree or HMP Five Wells.SalaryThis position is 20 hours per week; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £180,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.How we will support you

You will be part of a team of 15 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatristsYou will be able to attend monthly Consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervisionBespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkCandidates 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 checksMain duties of the job

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the caseload onsiteActively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead the senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervisionWork within the multi-disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi-professional complex case reviewsIf you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning.BenefitsDiscounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itAbout 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, regardless of background.Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand 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.We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.Qualifications

Registered professional with current registration (GMC)Specialist Registration in either General Adult or Forensic PsychiatryApproved under section 12 (2) of the MHS 1983Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency workingUp to date knowledge in adult psychiatry and PDAwareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislationJob description and person specification

Disclosure and registration

Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus GroupAddress: HMP Gartree, Gallow Field Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RPEmployer''s website: ..... full job details .....