CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

CYGNET; Bury; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Study leave and CPD support

Medical indemnity cover

Company paid life assurance scheme

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist for their Hospital Bury Forestwood. This full-time role focuses on treating young patients with severe mental illness, providing care in a fast-paced multidisciplinary setting.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £178,000 and opportunities for career development including the potential to become a Medical Director. Cygnet values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register with Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced in adult psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Take responsibility for patient treatment plans.
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations.

Skills

Mental health diagnosis

Communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellent full time opportunity atCygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The hospital offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

The vacancy is based on Buttercup Ward, our CAMHS PICU for young people aged 12-18 with severe mental illness.

The service focuses on working with young people to understand their mental health and their risks and support their recovery, enabling them to be successfully discharged to a less restrictive environment. Thus reducing the possibility of relapse and likelihood of requiring a secure service in the future. The service is able to provide robust care and support for young people displaying significant levels of challenging behaviour.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.

And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Your role responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in a second on call rota participation, currently 1:13

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £178,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
• Relocation package will also be considered

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients& write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.