Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Leeds. HMP Leeds is a category B remands prisons that houses around 1100 patients. The Leeds team adopts an inclusive, compassionate and punctilious attitude towards each other and their patients. Within this role you will be working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team at HMP Leeds to deliver excellent clinical care.
Hours
Monday to Friday ;
We can offer some flexibility with shift times if required
Salary
This position is a full time role working 40 hours per week, youll receive an annual salary up to £189,900per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates 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 checks
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
1. Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the case load onsite
2. Actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead the senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervision
3. 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 doesnt stop there we also offer:
4. Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
5. Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
6. 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. Were 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 Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
7. we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
8. we act with integrity
9. we embrace diversity
10. 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
11. Registered professional with current registration (GMC)
12. Specialist Registration in either General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
13. Approved under section 12 (2) of the MHS 1983
14. Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
15. Up to date knowledge in the adult psychiatry and PD
16. Awareness 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 youre 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 description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Leeds. HMP Leeds is a category B remands prisons that houses around 1100 patients. The Leeds team adopts an inclusive, compassionate and punctilious attitude towards each other and their patients. Within this role you will be working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team at HMP Leeds to deliver excellent clinical care.
Hours
Monday to Friday ;
We can offer some flexibility with shift times if required
Salary
This position is a full time role working 40 hours per week, youll receive an annual salary up to £189,900per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates 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 checks
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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