Psychiatrist - HMP Chelmsford

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  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • £120,000-130,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
HMP Chelmsford are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team. As a Psychiatrist within the prison service, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality mental health care to individuals in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing the mental health needs of prisoners, many of whom may have complex and severe mental health conditions.Main duties of the job
  • Medical 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.
About usAbout the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£120,000 to £130,000 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberHCRGCG/TP/13082/16789Job locationsHCRG Care GroupChelmsfordEssexCM2 6LQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will feel valued as aPsychiatristwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
  • A salary of£120,000 - £130,000 per year depending on experience
  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Company Policy Sick pay
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
  • Life Assurance
  • Membership 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 you
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will feel valued as aPsychiatristwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
  • A salary of£120,000 - £130,000 per year depending on experience
  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Company Policy Sick pay
  • Enhanced Maternity Package
  • Life Assurance
  • Membership 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 you
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Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential
  • Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site
Desirable
  • Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site

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