Consultant Psychiatrist HMP Guys Marsh & HMP Erlestoke

Clinical duties of post holder

• The post holder will be eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry or Addictions Psychiatry.
• The primary duties of the post holder will include Consultant Psychiatrist leadership for the Mental Health In-reach Team at the prisons.
• Assessing and reviewing prisoners and working in collaboration with MDT and prisoners to formulate management plans that is then incorporated into individualised care plans.
• Actively involved or lead MDT meetings within the service.
• To ensure treatment of patients in accordance with acceptable and established standards, protocols and guidelines (including NICE, Royal College of Psychiatrists and the General Medical Council).
• Availability to act as Section 12(2) approved doctor for the purpose of Mental Health Act Assessments if indicated.
• Liaising with services outside ...