Consultant Psychiatrist

CYGNET; Mold; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £173,000 per year

Generous annual leave

5 days study leave

Life Assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Research opportunities

Teaching opportunities

EAP support

Gym discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

Cash plan benefits

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to lead care at Delfryn Lodge and Rhyd Alyn in Wales. You will supervise medical care for women in high-support inpatient rehab, drive audits, risk management and clinical governance, and contribute to CPD and academic meetings.

You will be the Responsible Clinician, oversee MDT treatment plans, and liaise with hospital leadership to maintain quality and patient safety while progressing to Medical Director level through internal schemes.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult / Rehabilitation Psychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear notes
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead on high quality care to Delfryn Lodge and Rhyd Alyn service users
• Act as a positive role model for patients and staff
• Oversee patient treatment plans with the MDT
• Assess referrals & conduct mental state examinations
• Conduct ward rounds, reviews & clinical audits
• Lead risk assessment and clinical governance
• Supervise MH Act tribunal reports & hearings
• Liaise with Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Attend academic meetings and CPD activities
• Contribute to the on-call rota

Skills

GMC registration

MBBS

Specialist register

MRCPsych

Communication

Teamwork

MH Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act

Education

MBBS

MRCPsych

CCT/CESR

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 PsychiatristService Line: Female Mental Health RehabilitationProfessionally Accountable to: Medical DirectorManagerially Responsible to: Hospital ManagerWe are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Delfryn Lodge and Rhyd Alyn. and provide senior medical cover within our mental health rehabilitation service for womenThe 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 Delfryn Lodge provides a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women, including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community / Open Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual-level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace.Rhyd Alyn is a six bed community rehabilitation (level 1) service for women who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at Cygnet Delfryn Lodge. We also accept referrals from other high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services as well as directly from the community.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 Delfryn Lodge and Rhyd AlynAct 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 teamAssess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service usersUndertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatmentConduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical auditsLead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the serviceSupervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearingsLiaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as requiredGood maintenance of patient recordsTo ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital ManagerTo 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 Telephone On call rotaWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary up to £173,000 per yearGenerous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programmeCompany paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salaryContributory pension schemeResearch opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development GroupTeaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programmeOpportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiativesCompany 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 prescriptionsGym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness ConsultationsDiscount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights CardFree meals, on-site parking and EAP supportSmart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacyElectric Car SchemeWe are looking for someone who is...Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualifiedRegistered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC StatusExperienced & knowledgeable in General Adult / Rehabilitation PsychiatryKnowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of CapacityA first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notesCommitted to continued professional developmentAble to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamA member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalentCygnet has 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 quality 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.RequirementsThe 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] next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply