Consultant Psychiatrist

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Wyke; On-site; GBP 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £170,000

Generous annual leave

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Contributory pension

CPD opportunities

On-site parking

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Wyke in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior medical cover on Phoenix Ward, our acute male service. You will be the Responsible Clinician and oversee inpatient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves auditing medical services, maintaining GMC standards, and contributing to governance and CPD. Applicants must be GMC registered and on the specialist register, with MBBS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• On the Specialist Register (CCT/CESR).

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-quality care for Phoenix Ward service users.
• Oversee patient treatment plans with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits.
• Lead risk assessment, governance and clinical quality improvement.
• Supervise documentation and liaise with relevant authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBBS

Specialist Register (CCT/CESR)

Job description

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Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist Service Line: Male Acute 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 Hospital Wyke and provide senior medical cover on Phoenix ward, our acute mental health 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 Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

Phoenix Ward at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, is our 19 bed male mental health acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

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.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Phoenix 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 [1:7] Telephone On call rota.

Why Cygnet?

• Salary up to £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 (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

Cygnet 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. 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.