# Consultant Psychiatrist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Practice Plus Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psychiatrist/f4be6850-52b4-4a0d-b840-341c8347da99 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psychiatrist/f4be6850-52b4-4a0d-b840-341c8347da99.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Practice Plus Group - **Town:** London - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T00:13:22.248Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0314-26-1939?employerCode=E0314 - **Application URL:** https://apply.practiceplushij.com/vacancies/14383/consultant-psychiatrist.html ## Job Content ### 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 Askham Grange. HMP Askham Grange is an open category D female prison based in Askham Richard, near York, housing around 120 women. You will be joining an established and experienced team, supporting women aged 18 plus, the site also includes a mother and baby unit. This role has a low volume of patients requiring Psychiatrist support which will enable you to provide consistent and high quality patient care. Hours 1 day per month/ 8 hours Salary This position is a part time role, youll 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 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. 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. #LI-BL1 ### Details - Date posted: 22 May 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience Up to £196,736 per annum - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working - Reference number: 14383-2 - Job locations: Askham Richard, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 3FT, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities As a psychiatrist you will provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the case load in HMP . You will actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead the senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervision. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi professional complex case reviews. You will also; Provide expert clinical advice and outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide supervision of the day to day delivery of mental health therapies and lead on development of clinical practice and the implementation of the mental health pathway. Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job ## Job Details 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 Askham Grange. HMP Askham Grange is an open category D female prison based in Askham Richard, near York, housing around 120 women. You will be joining an established and experienced team, supporting women aged 18 plus, the site also includes a mother and baby unit. This role has a low volume of patients requiring Psychiatrist support which will enable you to provide consistent and high quality patient care. Hours 1 day per month/ 8 hours Salary This position is a part time role, youll 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. ## Job Description 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 ## Responsibilities As a psychiatrist you will provide excellent clinical care, assessment and treatment to patients on the case load in HMP . You will actively participate in the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead the senior mental health clinicians on service developments and provide clinical supervision. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in multi professional complex case reviews. You will also; Provide expert clinical advice and outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide supervision of the day to day delivery of mental health therapies and lead on development of clinical practice and the implementation of the mental health pathway. Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning. 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