Consultant Psychiatrist

Cygnet Health Care; Coventry; On-site; GBP 165,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £170,000 per year and 5%+

Generous annual leave

5 days study leave and CPD

Company paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Research opportunities and publishing

Teaching opportunities (MRCPsych/JRCP)

QI & Audit initiatives

Cash plan benefits

Gym discounts

Free meals and on-site parking

EAP support

Job summary

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry is seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior medical cover for Blythe Ward, our 12-bed male PICU. You will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing inpatient care and auditing medical services in line with GMC standards.

The role offers a supportive multidisciplinary team, opportunities for progression to Medical Director level, and a comprehensive benefits package including study leave, pension, life assurance, and CPD

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)
• Specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced in General Adult Psychiatry
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
• First-rate communicator with patients and teams
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• MRCPsych or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-quality care for Blythe Ward service users.
• Act as a positive role model for patients, families and staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the MDT.
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations.
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis and treatment.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits.
• Lead risk assessment, risk management and governance.
• Supervise reports for MH Act tribunals and related hearings.
• Coordinate transfers with Ministry of Justice as required.
• Maintain patient records and regular communications with site leadership.
• Contribute to CPD and professional standards as per GMC guidance.
• Participate in On-call rota as needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

MBBS

MRCPsych

Job description

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant who will work at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital and provide senior medical cover on our 12-bed PICU inpatient service for men.

Blythe Ward is a 12 bed male PICU which accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals come to us from all areas, including acute and prison services.

Our aim is a short, rapid intervention to help individuals regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting and ultimately return home.

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

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 including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

The ethos of the service is about assessing and treating individuals in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion.

With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician on our Male Acute ward and have overall medical responsibility of patient treatment plans, whilst liaising closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers etc.)

The post holder will be expected to act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.

About us

Cygnet have 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.

Job responsibilities

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Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital and provide senior medical cover on Blythe ward, our specialist PICU service for men

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

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

This role is based on Blythe Ward, our 12 bed male PICU which accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals come to us from all areas, including acute and prison services.

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 including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

And youll have the oppor tunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, youll enjoy excellent professional development, 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.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Blythe 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 On call rota in line with the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up from £165,000 - £170,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
• 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 (Cygnets 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 General Adult Psychiatry
• 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

Cygnethas 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.

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high q uality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:

• Secure services
• Acute and PICU
• Neuropsychiatric Services
• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Older Adults
• Personality Disorder
• Eating Disorder
• CAMHS
• Deafness and Mental Health
• Learning Disability

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.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.