Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEPractice Plus Group are pleased to announce that they have recently taken over the healthcare contract at HMP Garth, a Category B prison in Lancashire. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health team. The prison houses around 1500 men with a variety of health needs.HoursThis position is working 15 hours per week.SalaryYou’ll receive an annual salary of between £170,000 and £180,000 FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?

You will be part of a team of 15 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatristsYou will be able to attend monthly Consultant''s 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 willProvide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the case load 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 reviewsCareer development

If you are interested in

career development , we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both

internal and external options

for development and learning.It doesnt stop there

we also offer:Discounts 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’re the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their 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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a 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 the adult psychiatry and PDAwareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislationAdditional information

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Location: Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, ..... full job details .....