A Consultant Psychiatrist post in the integrated mental health team at HMP Askham Grange, an open category D women's prison. The work centres on assessing and treating women on the site caseload, taking part in the service's strategic direction, and supervising senior mental health clinicians. It is a part-time role of one day a month, with a low patient volume and a mother and baby unit on site. Applicants need GMC registration and section 12(2) approval, and offers are subject to vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Provide clinical assessment, treatment and expert advice to patients on the site caseload, acting on their feedback
- Lead senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide their clinical supervision
- Take part in setting the strategic direction of the mental health service
- Review referrals, set treatment plans and carry out risk assessments within the multidisciplinary team
- Take part in multi-professional complex case reviews
- Supervise the day-to-day delivery of mental health therapies
- Lead the development of clinical practice and the implementation of the mental health pathway
- Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care that meets CQC requirements and safeguarding duties
- Lead and motivate the team to provide a service people can trust
- Promote best practice, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement
- Share knowledge, skills and expertise with clinical and non-clinical colleagues
What's required
Registration & licences
- Current GMC registration
- Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
- Up-to-date knowledge of adult psychiatry and PD
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
What's offered
- Monthly consultants' meeting and 1:1 clinical supervision
- Team of 20-plus experienced consultant psychiatrists
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
- Competency framework
- Internal and external development and learning opportunities
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
