[ref. t94792520] NHS - Specialty Doctor in Forensic Adult Psychiatry HMP Bronzefield
Job overview
CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services
Specialty Doctor in PsychiatryHMP Bronzefield, Surrey
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time will be considered
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most`
We are seeking a committed and motivated Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join our dynamic mental health team at HMP Bronzefield, the largest women’s prison in Europe. This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful care in a unique setting—supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals in society.
About the Role
As the Specialty Doctor, you will play a vital role in the delivery of psychiatric care within the prison. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of mental health conditions. The role offers rich clinical variety and professional challenge in a secure setting where your input will be valued and impactful.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a doctor who is:
- Clinically competent with a solid grounding in general adult psychiatry
- Team-oriented and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Flexible in approach and able to adapt to the challenges of prison healthcare
- Hard-working with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to patient care
- Motivated to provide high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse population
Experience in forensic or prison psychiatry is welcome but not essential we support development and learning.
Main duties of the job- Assessment (including the assessment of risk), treatment, care planning and multiagency liaison for people with mental health problems in the prisons.
- CPA management of care.
- Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.
- Contribute to planned emergency interventions.
- Liaison with prisons, courts, statutory and non-statutory agencies, concerning all aspects of the mental health care management of men with mental health problems in the prisons.
- Assessment and recommendation under the 2007 (Revised) Mental Health Act (the post holder must maintain Section 12 approval).
- To work closely with the Manager, Psychologists and other lead professionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care.
- To liaise closely with other medical, clinical and managerial staff to provide high quality care pathways.
- Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.
- Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.
- Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines (data protection legislation and information governance standards).
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a generous annual and study leave entitlement, NHS pension scheme, support with relocation expenses for up to 8K (subject to eligibility) and a range of lifestyle benefits, such as various staff discounts, a cycle to work scheme and discount on the purchase and leasing of new cars.
Professional Development: Support for your ongoing professional development and opportunities to pursue your specialist interests. There are various opportunities in Research, Quality Improvement and Digital Opportunities
Salary sacrifice schemes
Study leave
Discounts for staff
Flexible working
Interest free loans – season tickets and car parking
Weekly paid bank work
Fitness and Wellbeing
A supportive and experienced mental health team
Opportunities for continuing professional development
A chance to make a real difference in a challenging but rewarding environment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The speciality doctor will provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care to the men/women resident in the Surrey Prisons (HMPs High Down, Downview when it re-opens, Send and Coldingley)To develop their own specialist interests and if appropriate to bring these in line with Trust and local service development plans.Teaching and training of medical students, specialist nurses, other nurses and prison staff where appropriate.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of offender care services within the Trust to the highest standard through clinical audit and other activities related to Care Quality
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Primary Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC Licence to Practise
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)
- Section 12 MHA Approved
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Completed at least 4 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent on a part time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term trainee or have equivalent experience and competencies
- Published audit or research
- Interest in teaching and training medical and non-medical colleagues
- Experience in service development
- Evidence of evidence based medicine training, teaching and implementation
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential criteria- Excellent communication and empathic skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills Experience of team working
- Sound organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.