We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Yorkshire Region, working across West Yorkshire sites: HMP Leeds (category B remand), HMP Wakefield (category A high secure), and HMP Wealstun (category C). Working across multiple sites offers a varied work schedule and patient group. In this role you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team across all three sites, including other psychiatrists.
Hours: 40 hours per week. Split: 2 sessions at HMP Leeds, 3 at Wakefield, 3 at Wealstun, 2 CPD day sessions. Part‑time arrangements via job share are possible.
Responsibilities
- 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 senior mental health clinicians on service developments, and provide clinical supervision.
- Work within the multidisciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi‑professional complex case reviews.
Career Development & Benefits
- Internal and external training and learning opportunities.
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
- Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.
Qualifications
- Registered professional with current registration (GMC).
- Specialist registration in General Adult or Forensic Psychiatry.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the MHS 1983.
- Understanding of the complexities of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working.
- Up‑to‑date knowledge in adult psychiatry and PD.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation.
Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you wish to develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity.
Our Team
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group works across 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.
Core Values
- 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.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Salary: Up to £196,736 per annum (FTE; pro rata for part‑time).
Support for Your Development
- Part of a team of 20+ experienced consultant psychiatrists.
- Monthly consultant meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
- Competency framework.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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