Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Integrated Care System; Bury; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join Cygnet Hospital Bury. The role involves overseeing inpatient care at a medium secure ward while ensuring compliance with GMC standards. You will enjoy a competitive salary accompanied by numerous benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

32 days annual leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Study budget and CPD opportunities

Gym discounts

Discount schemes including NHS Discount

Free online fitness classes

Qualifications

• Experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist required.
• CGC standards and good medical practices knowledge essential.
• Registered with GMC and a strong background in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of ward inpatients and audit medical services.
• Conduct mental state examinations and implement care plans.
• Participate in clinical audits and academic meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Education

Medical Degree

GMC registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury and provide senior medical cover on Madison Ward, our 13-bedded medium secure service for men.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing the care of all ward inpatients as required, and will have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward, ensuring their quality in accordance with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

This role offers the opportunity to be the driving force for life-changing treatment, fully supported by a Specialty Doctor, Medical Secretary, and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists. There is also potential for career progression to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women, including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents. Madison Ward is a 13-bed medium secure ward for men, delivering care for those with enduring mental health needs, co-morbidity, and challenging behaviors in a calm, therapeutic environment focused on service user experience, shared care, and safety.

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years, building a reputation for pioneering services and outstanding outcomes.

Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to make positive differences in their lives. We maintain good relationships with quality regulators, undergo regular inspections, and have 85% of our services rated as Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system focused on quality care, treatment, and positive outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Service Line: Male Medium Secure Personality Disorder Service

Professionally accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially responsible to: Hospital Manager

We seek an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Bury, providing senior medical cover on Madison Ward, our 13-bed medium secure personality disorder ward for men. We offer a £5,000 welcome bonus for this role!

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing inpatient care, auditing medical services, and ensuring quality standards are met according to GMC guidelines. Madison Ward provides care for men with enduring mental health needs, co-morbidity, and challenging behaviors in a therapeutic setting emphasizing service user experience, shared care, and safety.

You will be supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists. There are opportunities for career progression to Medical Director through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high-quality care to service users admitted to Madison Ward
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Conduct investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Perform ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Implement risk assessments, risk management, and embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Engage with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders through effective communication and reporting
• Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set by GMC, the Department of Health, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Contribute to the Telephone On-call rota (1 in 13 weekdays / 1 in 15 weekends)

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Salary up to £170,000 per year
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, a study budget, and in-house CPD/peer group programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (covering 3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities with medical students and postgraduate programs
• Leadership and participation in QI & audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash Plan covering benefits up to £1000 annually (e.g., physiotherapy, dental, optical, scans, prescriptions)
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes via ClassPass, nutritional programs, and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights Card

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS check will be required to verify any previous convictions.