Consultant in Adult Prison Psychiatry

CNWL Health & Justice Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional clinical leadership and deliver high-quality care to a diverse patient population.
Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice
What you'll be doing:
Clinical Leadership: Lead and inspire our mental health team, setting the standard for excellence in patient care.
Expert Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate and treat complex mental and physical health conditions in a challenging long-term environment.
Crisis Response and Risk Management: Provide timely and effective interventions for patients in crisis.
Teaching and Training: Share your expertise with specialist nurses, other healthcare professionals, and prison staff.
Service Development: Contribute to the advancement of Health & Justice services through clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives., To provide clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care to the men resident
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 specialist nurses, other nurses and prison staff where appropriate.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of Health and Justice services within the Trust to the highest standard through clinical audit and other activities related to Care Quality., 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.

Clinical Expertise: A strong foundation in psychiatry with a passion for working with individuals in the criminal justice system.
Leadership Skills: The ability to inspire and motivate a team, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Resilience and Adaptability: The capacity to thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Commitment to Patient Care: A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of patients., 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.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) 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
Supportive Work Environment: Work alongside a dedicated and collaborative team committed to providing the best possible care.
+ Salary sacrifice schemes
+ Study discounts for staff
+ Flexible working
+ Interest free loans - season tickets and car parking
+ Weekly paid bank work
+ Fitness and Wellbeing, 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.
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