Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist – HMP Leeds

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Leeds, a category B men’s prison based in Leeds, Yorkshire. HMP Leeds is a remand prison with a fast paced healthcare department that provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Within this role you will be joining an established and experienced mental health team, who run a nurse‑led service focused on a medical model diagnosis for complex health needs. Psychiatrist caseload of patients would be 4‑5 patients per day.

Hours

2 days (16 hours) per week, including Thursdays, with flexibility on the other day. 20% of the role can be worked from home for admin or CPD.

Salary

You’ll receive an annual salary up to £190,000 per annum – FTE depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• You will be part of a team of 20+ 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.

What you'll be doing:

• 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 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.

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. As part of this role be seeking to develop specialist knowledge/skills in neurodiversity.

It doesn’t 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

What we’ll look for in you:

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

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 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 one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re 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.