Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

Cygnet Health Care; Bury; On-site; GBP 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist for the Male Medium Secure Personality Disorder Service at Cygnet Hospital Bury. This role involves managing patient treatment, maintaining care quality, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. A welcome bonus of £5,000 is offered, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

32 days annual leave

5 days study leave

Life insurance covering 3x salary

Contributory pension scheme

Cash Plan for health benefits

Gym discounts and free fitness classes

Research and teaching opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatry and managing severe mental health conditions.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain high-quality care.
• Registered with the GMC and adherence to CPD standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care for patients in Madison Ward.
• Oversee patient treatment plans and clinical audits.
• Participate in academic meetings and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Patient management

Mental state examination

Clinical governance

Risk assessment

Supervision

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Male Medium Secure Personality Disorder Service

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

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 Male Medium Secure Personality Disorder Service.

We are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus for this role!

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

Madison Ward is a 13-bedded medium secure personality disorder ward for men. The service provides care for men with enduring mental health needs, co-morbidity, and challenging behaviors in a calm, therapeutic environment, focusing on service user experience, shared care, and safety.

In this role, your expertise will drive life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

There is an opportunity for career progression to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as 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 difference to others every day.

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, maintaining a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Conduct investigations, diagnoses, and treatments as appropriate
• Perform ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Lead risk assessment, risk management, and embed clinical governance within the service
• 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
• Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining proper reports
• Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set by GMC, DoH, 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
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• 32 days annual leave entitlement, 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 for medical students and participation in Cygnet's CESR and MRCPsych programs
• Leadership and participation in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash Plan with benefits up to £1000 annually (physiotherapy, optical, dental, 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 Light Card