Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

Cygnet; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to provide senior medical cover in a supportive environment, driving life-changing treatments. With opportunities for professional development and management progression, you'll oversee care for inpatients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy generous benefits, including study leave, life assurance, and access to health resources. Join us to make a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Cash plan benefits

Discounts on gym memberships

Access to Smart Health Toolkit

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required, along with specialist registration.
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care provision on Nash or Sandford Ward.
• Conduct mental state examinations and patient treatment plans.
• Engage effectively with patients, families, and stakeholders.

Skills

General Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England
BS22

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

Service Line: Male PICU or Female Acute

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. The role involves providing senior medical cover on Nash Ward, our 12-bed PICU for men, or Sandford Ward, our 16-bed female acute service.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining care for all ward inpatients as required. You will also be responsible for auditing medical services to ensure quality in accordance with GMC standards and professional guidelines.

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

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a Responsible Clinician interested in expanding into management as a Deputy Medical Director, with potential progression to Medical Director through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, we support your professional development and offer various benefits including discounts, healthcare, and financial perks. Join us to make a difference every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead high-quality care provision on Nash or Sandford Ward
2. Act as a positive role model with a professional attitude towards patients, 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
5. Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
6. Conduct ward rounds, reviews, and audits
7. Lead risk assessment, risk management, and embed clinical governance
8. Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
9. Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfer and leave approval
10. Maintain accurate patient records
11. Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
12. Engage effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining reports
13. Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD
14. Contribute to a 1:6 Telephone On-call rota

Why Cygnet? We offer you...

• Salary from £[Apply] per year (Negotiable)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• Study leave, budget, and in-house CPD programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities and involvement in publications and research groups
• Teaching roles and leadership in QI & Audit initiatives
• Cash plan benefits including physiotherapy, dental, optical, and prescriptions
• Discounts on gym memberships, online fitness classes, nutritional programs
• Additional benefits like Reward Gateway, NHS discounts, free meals, parking, and EAP support
• Access to Smart Health Toolkit including 24-hour GP service and prescription delivery
• Electric Car Scheme

Candidate Requirements:

• Full GMC registration & MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12, and AC status
• Experience and knowledge in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related codes
• Excellent communication skills for assessment, treatment, and documentation
• Commitment to professional development
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. Employment is contingent upon clearance.

If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now or send your CV to [email address].