Consultant Psychiatrist

Cygnet Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee high dependency complex care services for patients with learning disabilities. This full-time position requires leadership, clinical expertise, and compliance with healthcare standards. You'll be supported by a multidisciplinary team, enjoy professional development opportunities, and receive competitive benefits.

Benefits

Group Pension

Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Enhanced Maternity pay

Free Life Assurance Cover

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Experienced in Learning Disability Psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care.
• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice.
• Assure quality & compliance with internal & external standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Psychiatric Assessment

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Registered on the specialist register

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist

Learning Disabilities Service & location: Cygnet Manor (Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire) & Cygnet Views (Matlock, Derbyshire). Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director. Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Manor & Cygnet Views and provide senior medical cover on our high dependency complex care services for men and women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. 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 Manor is our 20 bed service for men based in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire and Cygnet Views is our 10 bed service for women in Matlock, Derbyshire. This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. 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. At Cygnet, you'll 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Director you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
• Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance
• Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs
• Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
• Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
• Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
• Coach, mentor & train colleagues
• Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff
• Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service
• Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance
• Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9
• Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings
• Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to [insert service]
• 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
• Maintain good patient records
• Ensure regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintain 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 [insert frequency] Telephone On call rota

Requirements

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disability 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
• Experience in leadership & management
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Benefits & Rewards

• Group Pension: monthly contributions into your pension pot
• Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover (via L&C)
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Free Life Assurance Cover
• Meal provisions, on-site parking and EAP support
• Other voluntary benefits and discounts as listed

Application Process (Summary)

Step 1: Application Submission. Step 2: Automated Confirmation. Step 3: Application Review. Step 4: Initial Screening. Step 5: Interview. Step 6: Feedback and Offer.