Consultant Psychiatrist in London

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team at HMP Brixton, a category B Prison located in South London. The site houses around 750 male patients aged 18+, many of whom have complex health needs. We are looking for a dynamic Psychiatrist, who can be flexible in the way they work and adapt quickly. You must be able to build a rapport with both officers and patients, as well as working alongside the matrons to lead the teams.

Hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00. This is a full-time role working 40 hours a week. 20% of the role can be worked from home for admin or CPD, which must be worked on a Thursday.

Salary: You'll receive an annual salary up to £185,000 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• You will be part of a team of 20 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists.
• You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.

Main duties of the job:

• 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 multi-disciplinary 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 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 doesn’t stop there; we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your 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, 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 they 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.

Requirements:

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

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. 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.

Job responsibilities:

• As a psychiatrist, you will provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the case load in HMP.
• You will actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead the senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervision.
• You will work within the multi-disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi-professional complex case reviews.
• You will also provide expert clinical advice and outstanding evidence-based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• You will also provide supervision of the day-to-day delivery of mental health therapies and lead on the development of clinical practice and the implementation of the mental health pathway.
• Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient-centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
• Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset.
• You will provide professional leadership to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

• Employer name: Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
• Address: Jebb Ave, Brixton, London, Greater London SW2 5XF, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://practiceplushij.com/