Job summary The post holder will be eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry. The primary duties of the post holder will include consultant leadership for the Mental Health In-reach Team at the prisons. 4 DCC will be divided as follows; 1 day per week at HMP Portland. 2 PA DCC 1 day per week at HMP The Verne. 2 PA DCC The post holder will have 2 SPA allocated in their job plan for undertaking activities that support the professional role such as teaching, training, clinical management, clinical governance, service development and other relevant activities. There are no on-call responsibilities associated to this post. Main duties of the job Clinical work - HMP Portland & HMP The Verne Assessing and reviewing prisoners; and working in collaboration with MDT and pisoners to formulate management plans that is then incorporated into individualised care plans. Liaising with services outside the prison to arrange CPAs, aftercare plans or transfers to hospital. Providing expert advice and guidance for individuals with complex mental state and risk presentation. Actively involved or lead MDT meetings within the service. Any other care which could reasonably be expected of a consultant acting in an in-reach capacity in a prison o Involved in quality improvement initiatives, to be agreed with multidisciplinary colleagues and the service managers. The post holder will work closely with the Service Manager and consultant colleagues in the prisons, Associate Clinical Director and the Clinical Directors for the Forensics and Prisons. There is protected time for administrative work, as well as protected time to deal with mental health act related work if indicated. About us At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts. "We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it's a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it's a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people's lives." IFY OKOCHA Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 277-6760405-A1-SW Job locations HMP The Verne & HMP Portland Portland DT5 1EQ Job description Job responsibilities Workload at HMP Portland & HMP The Verne The mental health team holds a caseload and within this caseload, a number of patients would subject to CPA management. All referrals are screened by the mental health team. On occasion, assessments are requested as an emergency from the wings or segregation unit. This is variable but on average couple of times a week. Whilst there is flexibility in allocation of individual responsibilities, the overarching model is one of integrated working across the mental health multidisciplinary teams. This post-holder will have his or her base at HMP Portland and HMP The Verne for the allocated PAs, where the mental health service comprises a full multidisciplinary team, including mental health practitioners, occupational therapists, and Recovery workers, and a psychology team, supported by a clinical lead. Job description Job responsibilities Workload at HMP Portland & HMP The Verne The mental health team holds a caseload and within this caseload, a number of patients would subject to CPA management. All referrals are screened by the mental health team. On occasion, assessments are requested as an emergency from the wings or segregation unit. This is variable but on average couple of times a week. Whilst there is flexibility in allocation of individual responsibilities, the overarching model is one of integrated working across the mental health multidisciplinary teams. This post-holder will have his or her base at HMP Portland and HMP The Verne for the allocated PAs, where the mental health service comprises a full multidisciplinary team, including mental health practitioners, occupational therapists, and Recovery workers, and a psychology team, supported by a clinical lead. Person Specification Registration Essential GMC Registered Registration Essential AC status Experience Essential Relevant Experience Person Specification Registration Essential GMC Registered Registration Essential AC status Experience Essential Relevant Experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP The Verne & HMP Portland Portland DT5 1EQ Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)