Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A Prison located in South East London.
The prison houses around 711 patients with a variety of needs, including highly complex and acute mental health.
Within this role, you will be supporting a number of high-profile patients across the general population and 33-bed inpatient ward.
You will be joining our experienced integrated mental health team, including another Psychiatrist who already works on site.
We are looking for a dynamic Psychiatrist who can be flexible in the way they work and adapt quickly.
You must be able to build a rapport with both officers and patients, as well as working alongside the matrons to lead the teams.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm 3.5 days a week / 28 hours This role is a job share, and the working days must include Mondays & Tuesdays.
Salary: You'll receive an annual salary up to £185,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How will we support you?
- You will be part of a team of 20-plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists.
- You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meetings and 1:1 clinical supervision.
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
- Competency framework.
Main duties of the job:
- 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 the senior mental health clinicians on service developments, and provide clinical supervision.
- Work within the multi-disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi-professional complex case reviews.
Benefits:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.
Requirements:
- Registered professional with current registration (GMC).
- 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.
- Up-to-date knowledge in adult psychiatry and PD.
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation.