NHS

Consultant Psychiatrist


Pay177,240.00 - 189,900.00 / year
LocationWellingborough/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0314-25-2293?language=en&page=24&sort=publicationDateDesc

      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 Five Wells. HMP Five Wells is a category C resettlement prison based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, and houses around 1,687 patients. Within this role you will be working collaboratively with the multidiaplinary team and will be supported by a second Psychiatrist who is also our national psychiatry lead.

      Hours

      This position can be be offered as either full time (5 days per week) or part time (2 or 3 days per week)

      working hours are based 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

      Salary

      This position either part time or full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £189,900 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

      How will we support you?

      • You will be part of a team of 15 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists
      • You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meeting and 1:1 clinical supervision.
      • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
      • Competency framework
      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

      • 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.

      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:

      • 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

      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:

      • 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 our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

      Qualifications required

      • 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 the adult psychiatry and PD
      • 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.

      Date posted

      02 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £177,240 to £189,900 a year Up to £189,900 FTE per annum depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      8758-12

      Job locations

      301 Doddington Road

      Wellingborough

      Northamptonshire

      NN8 2NX


      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 Five Wells. HMP Five Wells is a category C resettlement prison based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, and houses around 1,687 patients. Within this role you will be working collaboratively with the multidiaplinary team and will be supported by a second Psychiatrist who is also our national psychiatry lead.

      Hours

      This position can be be offered as either full time (5 days per week) or part time (2 or 3 days per week)

      working hours are based 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

      Salary

      This position either part time or full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £189,900 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

      How will we support you?

      • You will be part of a team of 15 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists
      • You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meeting and 1:1 clinical supervision.
      • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
      • Competency framework
      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
      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 Five Wells. HMP Five Wells is a category C resettlement prison based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, and houses around 1,687 patients. Within this role you will be working collaboratively with the multidiaplinary team and will be supported by a second Psychiatrist who is also our national psychiatry lead.

      Hours

      This position can be be offered as either full time (5 days per week) or part time (2 or 3 days per week)

      working hours are based 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

      Salary

      This position either part time or full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £189,900 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

      How will we support you?

      • You will be part of a team of 15 plus experienced and supportive Consultant psychiatrists
      • You will be able to attend monthly Consultant's meeting and 1:1 clinical supervision.
      • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
      • Competency framework
      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

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      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.

      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.

      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

      Practice Plus Group

      Address

      301 Doddington Road

      Wellingborough

      Northamptonshire

      NN8 2NX


      Employer's website

      https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Practice Plus Group

      Address

      301 Doddington Road

      Wellingborough

      Northamptonshire

      NN8 2NX


      Employer's website

      https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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