CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Part-time)

Cygnet Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced practitioner to lead care at the Pegasus ward. This role involves a comprehensive responsibility for patient treatment plans, collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, and contributing to clinical governance. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive benefits, including a salary of up to £87,500 per year and various professional development opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care for service users in the Pegasus ward.
• Act as a positive role model and supervise treatment plans.
• Conduct patient reviews and implement risk assessments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Experience in mental health diagnosis

Teamwork

Commitment to professional development

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR)

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.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Pegasus ward
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers' hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary up to £87,500 per year (£175,000 per year FTE)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet's co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

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 Child and Adolescent Mental Health and 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

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

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