Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Forensic Adult Psychiatry HMP Bronzefield

The closing date is 03 June 2025

Job summary

CNWL NHS FT Health & Justice Services Specialty Doctor in PsychiatryHMP Bronzefield, SurreyContract 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

o Assessment (including the assessment of risk), treatment, care planning and multiagency liaison for people with mental health problems in the prisons.

o CPA management of care.

o Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.

o Contribute to planned emergency interventions.

o 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.

o Assessment and recommendation under the 2007 (Revised) Mental Health Act (the post holder must maintain Section 12 approval).

o To work closely with the Manager, Psychologists and other lead professionals to provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, supportive care.

o To liaise closely with other medical, clinical and managerial staff to provide high quality care pathways.

o Participation, when relevant, in the ACCT (self-harm / suicide prevention) processes.

o Practice in accordance with NICE and other relevant Guidelines and CNWL Trust policy.

o Accurate record keeping according to Trust and professional guidelines (data protection legislation and information governance standards).

About us

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

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum this will be pro rata if part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-SAS-0001

Job locations

HMP Bronzefield and Refocus Team Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster

London

SW1V 2RH

Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Primary Medical Degree
Full GMC Registration
GMC Licence to Practise

Desirable

MRCPsych (or equivalent)
An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)
Section 12 MHA Approved

Experience, Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Excellent communication and empathic skills
Demonstrable leadership skills Experience of team working
Sound organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Primary Medical Degree
Full GMC Registration
GMC Licence to Practise

Desirable

MRCPsych (or equivalent)
An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)
Section 12 MHA Approved

Experience, Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Excellent communication and empathic skills
Demonstrable leadership skills Experience of team working
Sound organisational skills
Ability to work on own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield and Refocus Team Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster

London

SW1V 2RH

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield and Refocus Team Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster

London

SW1V 2RH

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)