Consultant Psychiatrist

Cygnet Health Care; Dundee; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide high-quality medical care in Scottish residential learning disability services. This role offers the chance to lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the best treatment plans for residents while maintaining professional standards. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive environment, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise and dedication. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and numerous perks that enhance your professional and personal well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

EAP support

Smart Health Toolkit

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading high-quality care in psychiatric settings.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care for residents in Scottish residential services.
• Conduct assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for service users.
• Engage in effective communication with patients and stakeholders.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Patient treatment planning

Risk management

Clinical governance

Effective communication

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Learning Disabilities

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Operations Director

We are seeking an experienced part-time (4 sessions/week) Consultant Psychiatrist to work in our Scottish Residential Learning Disability services, providing senior medical cover for our on-call rota (1 in 5).

The post holder will serve as the Responsible Medical Officer, overseeing and maintaining the care of all residents as required. They will also ensure the delivery of high-quality medical care in accordance with GMC standards and other relevant professional guidelines.

The Cygnet services covered by this role include:

• Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) - 10 residents
• Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) - 12 residents
• Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) - 2 residents
• Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) - 14 residents
• Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) - 18 residents

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

You will have opportunities for career progression to Medical Director through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll benefit from professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, healthcare, and financial benefits, supporting your well-being both professionally and personally.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects and make a difference every day.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Lead the provision of high-quality care to residents in Scottish residential services.
2. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
3. Take responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
4. Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations of service users.
5. Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment.
6. Conduct patient reviews and clinical audits.
7. Lead risk assessments, risk management, and embed clinical governance.
8. Prepare Mental Health Act reports and attend tribunals.
9. Maintain accurate patient records.
10. Communicate regularly with the Scotland Medical Director and Operations Director.
11. Engage in effective communication with patients, families, staff, and other stakeholders, providing appropriate reports.
12. 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.
13. Contribute to the 1 in 5 on-call rota.

Why choose Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary up to £155,000 per year (pro rata - £62,000 per year)
• Generous 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 Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities, including medical student teaching and participation in Cygnet's CESR and MRCPsych programs
• Leadership and participation in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash Plan covering benefits worth up to £1000 annually, including physiotherapy, optical, dental, scans, and prescriptions
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes
• Discount schemes such as Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking, and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit with 24-hour GP service, including prescription delivery
• Electric Car Scheme