Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

Integrated Care System; Kewstoke; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director for Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. The role involves senior medical cover, overseeing inpatient care, and ensuring compliance with GMC standards. It provides a pathway for career advancement to Medical Director, along with benefits and supports for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and CPD budget

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Visa sponsorship

Discounts and free meals

Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist with GMC standards.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage patient care.
• Proven record in quality assurance and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient care and audit medical services.
• Act as Responsible Clinician and ensure high-quality treatment.
• Lead multidisciplinary team interactions and maintain patient records.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Management

Communication

Education

Medical Degree

Consultant Psychiatrist Qualification

Tools

Clinical Governance

Mental State Examination

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, our 12-bed PICU service for men, or Sandford Ward, our 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 nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

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

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke has a "Good" overall CQC rating. It provides emergency admissions for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation, including a specialist service for personality disorder, accommodating up to 71 patients.

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

They will act as a positive role model, maintaining a professional and constructive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff.

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality mental health services for over 30 years. We are known for pioneering services and outstanding outcomes, helping thousands of individuals improve their lives.

Our services are regularly inspected, with 85% rated as Good or Outstanding, and we maintain a system of internal quality assurance to ensure excellent care and treatment.

Job responsibilities

Service Line: Male PICU or Female Acute

Professionally accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially responsible to: Hospital Manager

We seek an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, providing senior medical cover on either Nash Ward or Sandford Ward.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing inpatient care, auditing services, and ensuring quality standards are met.

This role offers a chance for clinical leadership and management development, with opportunities to advance to Medical Director.

At Cygnet, we offer professional development, healthcare and financial benefits, and a rewarding environment where you can make a difference daily.

Main duties include:

• Leading high-quality care provision
• Acting as a positive role model
• Managing patient treatment plans
• Assessing referrals and conducting mental state exams
• Leading investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conducting ward rounds and audits
• Implementing risk assessments and clinical governance
• Supervising reports for tribunals and hearings
• Liaising with the Ministry of Justice for patient transfers and leave
• Maintaining patient records
• Communicating with the team and stakeholders
• Participating in academic meetings and CPD
• Contributing to on-call duties

Why choose Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary from £165,000/year (negotiable)
• Visa sponsorship for suitable candidates
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Study leave, CPD budget, and peer programs
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Research opportunities and teaching roles
• Participation in QI & Audit projects
• Benefits including cash plans, 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 in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.