Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

NHS; Kewstoke; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director for Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. The role includes overseeing inpatient care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and offers opportunities for progression to Medical Director. Competitive salary and generous benefits package provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life assurance (3x salary)

Contributory pension scheme

Research opportunities

Teaching roles

Gym discounts

Free meals

Parking

EAP support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Registered with GMC.
• Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead in providing high-quality care on Nash or Sandford Ward.
• Take responsibility for patient treatment plans.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Professionalism

Team Collaboration

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy Medical Director to work at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. The role involves providing senior medical cover on Nash Ward, a 12-bed PICU service for men, or Sandford Ward, a 16-bed Female acute service.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required. They will also be responsible for auditing medical services to ensure high quality in accordance with GMC standards and other professional guidelines.

Your expertise will drive life-changing treatments, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

This role offers the opportunity to progress to Medical Director through our management schemes.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke has a 'Good' CQC rating and provides emergency admission services for men and women, along with pathways for rehabilitation, including a specialist service for personality disorder for up to 71 patients.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician with overall medical responsibility for patient treatment, liaising closely with the multidisciplinary team.

They are expected to act as a positive role model, maintaining a professional and supportive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff.

About us

Cygnet has been providing high-quality mental health services for over 30 years, building a reputation for pioneering care and outstanding outcomes. We maintain good relationships with regulators, with 85% of services rated Good or Outstanding, and have internal quality systems in place.

Job responsibilities

• Lead in providing high-quality care on Nash or Sandford Ward
• Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism and positivity
• Take responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Perform investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and audits
• Implement risk assessments and manage clinical governance
• Supervise reports for tribunals and hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave
• Communicate regularly with senior management and staff
• Participate in academic meetings and maintain professional development
• Contribute to on-call duties (1 : 6 rota)

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Salary from £165,000 per year (negotiable)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Study leave, budget, and in-house CPD programs
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining research groups
• Teaching roles and leadership in QI & audit projects
• Benefits including cash plans, gym discounts, free meals, parking, and EAP support

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the detailed job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.