Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatristto join our integrated mental health team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a category C prison located in Thorpe Arche, that houses around 800 patients ages 21+. Within this role you will be joining and established and experienced mental health team, who run a nurse lead service focused on a medical model diagnosis for complex health needs. Psychiatristcaseload of patients would be 4-5 patients per day. Hours 3 days (24 hours) per week, including Tuesdays, with flexibility on the other two days. 20% of the role can be worked from home for admin or CPD. Salary You'll receive an annual salary up to £196,736 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 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 aConsultant 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. 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 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. Details Date posted 07 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £196,736 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 14465-4 Job locations Thorp Arch Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 7AZ United Kingdom Job description Job respon…