Consultant Psychiatrist

Cygnet; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mansfield is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver high quality care at its 'Outstanding' rated facility. You will lead treatment plans while working closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with clinical standards. The role offers competitive salary of up to £170,000, generous annual leave, and extensive professional development opportunities. Apply now to make a significant difference in patient care.

Benefits

Salary up to £170,000 per year

Generous annual leave

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts across the UK

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and qualified MBBS (or equivalent).
• Experienced and knowledgeable in relevant specialties.
• Committed to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality care at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge.
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations.
• Take responsibility for treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

GMC registration

First-rate communication

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Assessment and treatment skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Learning Disabilities Mental Health

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge and provide senior medical cover within our service, which has been rated ‘Outstanding’ overall by the CQC.

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.

At Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, we support 26 men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge.

When individuals come to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge they can often be mentally and emotionally unstable due to varying reasons. We believe that by creating a calm and inviting environment we can enhance a person’s progress and self‑esteem to help them on their care pathway towards a less restrictive setting.

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 you’ll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

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

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge
• 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 [insert frequency] Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary up to £170,000 per year
• 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 3× salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s 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 [insert speciality]
• 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

Our national network of specialist services

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

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.

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].

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