Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Yorkshire Region, working across our West Yorkshire sites consisting of HMP Leeds a category B remand, HMP Wakefield a category A high secure prison and HMP Wealstun a category C prison. Working across a range of sites offers you the opportunities for a more varied work schedule and patient group.

Within this position be working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team across all 3 sites including other Psychiatrists.

Hours This role is 40 hours per week, the split will include the following sessions:2 sessions at HMP Leeds3 sessions at Wakefield3 sessions at Wealstun2 sessions CPD day If you are looking for part time hours we may be able to split the sessions into a job share. Salary You'll receive an annual salary up to196,736per annum - FTE depending on experience.

This will be pro rata for a part time role.

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 jobAs 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 incareer 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 treatedwe 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
10 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
Depending on experience

Up to 196,736 per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number
14468-4

Job locations

Leeds Hub Joseph's Well, Hanover Ln Leeds West  YorkshireLS3 1AB
United Kingdom Job description

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…