HMP Chelmsford is a category B prison located in Chelmsford, Essex, committed to providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for individuals in custody. We strive to deliver a high standard of healthcare services to support the wellbeing and rehabilitation of prisoners. As part of our dedicated healthcare team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering mental health services to a diverse and often vulnerable population.As a Psychiatrist within our healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford, you will have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health and rehabilitation of individuals within the prison system. You will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing the mental health needs of prisoners, many of whom may have complex and severe conditions. This role is ideal for a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist looking for a challenging yet rewarding position in a unique healthcare setting.We champion work life balance and flexibility, the role is full time (40 hours) Monday to Friday. However, you have the option to do the hours over 4 days instead of 5. Join us at HMP Chelmsford and make a real difference in the lives of those in custody, while developing your career in forensic psychiatry within a dynamic and supportive team.Package DescriptionYou will feel valued as a Psychiatrist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: A salary of £120,000 - £130,000 per year depending on experience25 Days Annual Leave + Bank HolidaysCompany Policy Sick payEnhanced Maternity PackageLife AssuranceMembership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to youAccess to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest ratesOnline and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each yearMain ResponsibilitiesMedical Assessment and Clinical Care: Conduct medical assessments and provide excellent clinical care, assessment, and treatment to patients on the caseload onsite.Case Formulation: Formulate complex cases involving both medical and psychiatric needs.Strategic Participation and Leadership: Actively participate in shaping the strategic direction of the mental health service, lead senior mental health clinicians in service development, and provide clinical supervision.Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration: Work within the MDT to review referrals, determine appropriate treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and engage in complex case reviews.MDT Meetings: Attend clinical MDT meetings and participate in discussions regarding high-risk patients.Treatment Setting Discussions: Engage in multidisciplinary discussions to determine the most appropriate treatment settings for patients.Guideline Implementation: Implement clinical guidelines and best practices.Prescribing and Medication Management: Prescribe medications beyond the usual psychiatric formulary and appropriately monitor medications in line with NICE guidelines.Service Values Promotion: Promote key service values including evidence-based treatment, collaborative teamwork, coordinated care, and efficient risk management.Clinical Performance Oversight: Collaborate with clinical and operational colleagues to oversee and improve the team's clinical performance.Service Development: Work closely with clinical and managerial leaders to improve and develop mental health services.The Ideal CandidateRegistered professional with current registration (GMC)Specialist Registration in either General Adult or Forensic PsychiatryApproved under section 12 (2) of the MHS 1983Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency workingUp to date knowledge in the adult psychiatry and PDAwareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy, and legislation
