Job Description

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
Details
Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
61,542 to 99,216 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-A
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
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

• 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