Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team at Derwentside IRC, an immigration removal centre in Consett, County Durham. The site supports up to 80 women aged 18+ with primary care, mental health and substance misuse services. In this role you will work with an established, experienced mental health team that delivers nurse‑led care with a medical model diagnosis for complex health needs. The psychiatrist caseload will be 4-5 patients per day.
Hours
- AM session: 08:00 – 12:00
- PM session: 13:00 – 17:00
- Four hours per week (either a Tuesday or a Thursday) or eight hours per fortnight (full day or two separate 4‑hour sessions).
Salary
Annual salary up to £191,000 per annum FTE – depending on experience.
How we support you
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework and learning pathways via our bespoke Learning Management System
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Support from the wider multidisciplinary team
- Legal right to work in the UK – offers subject to vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
- Provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the caseload onsite
- Actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead senior clinicians in service developments and provide clinical supervision
- Work within the multidisciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments and engage in complex case reviews
Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
- Ongoing professional development support and career‑development pathways (internal and external)
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offender institutions and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to more than 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.
- We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- We act with integrity
- We embrace diversity
- We strive to do things better together
Requirements
- Registered professional with current GMC registration
- 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
- Updated knowledge in adult psychiatry and personality disorder
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Environment
Secure environments present challenging but rewarding opportunities for healthcare professionals. If you are looking for a role in which you can develop existing skills and learn something new every day in a dynamic setting, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Location
Derwentside IRC, Corbridge Road, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 6QY, United Kingdom
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