Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. The role involves overseeing patient care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring quality standards are met. Opportunities for career progression to Medical Director level are available, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts and fitness programs

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist with a focus on mental health care.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee patient treatment.
• Strong understanding of GMC standards and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical cover on Nash Ward or Sandford Ward.
• Act as the Responsible Clinician overseeing inpatient care.
• Conduct audits to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Governance

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

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

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

There is an opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke has a "Good" CQC rating and provides emergency admission services for men and women, along with pathways to rehabilitation, including a specialist service for personality disorder for up to 71 patients.

The post holder will act as the Responsible Clinician with overall medical responsibility for patient treatment, liaising closely with the multidisciplinary team (psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, etc.).

They will be expected to act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff.

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality mental health services for over 30 years. We are known for pioneering services and outstanding outcomes, enabling thousands of individuals to make positive changes in their lives.

We maintain good relationships with regulators, undergo regular inspections, and 85% of our services are rated Good or Outstanding. We also have an internal system for quality care, treatment, and outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Service Line: Male PICU or Female Acute

Accountable to: Medical Director

Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We seek an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, providing senior medical cover on Nash Ward (12-bed PICU for men) or Sandford Ward (16-bed female acute service).

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing inpatient care, auditing medical services, and ensuring quality standards are met.

This role offers the chance to develop management skills as a Deputy Medical Director, alongside clinical responsibilities.

Opportunities for career progression to Medical Director level are available through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

Apply now to advance your career while making a difference every day.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care provision on Nash or Sandford Ward
• Act as a positive role model for patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Take responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Perform investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, reviews, and audits
• Implement risk assessments, risk management, and clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Engage with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, providing appropriate reports
• Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD
• Contribute to a 1:6 telephone on-call rota

Why choose Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary from £165,000 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, including publishing and joining research groups
• Teaching opportunities for medical students and postgraduate programs
• Leadership in QI & audit initiatives
• Company-funded cash plan with benefits up to £1000 annually
• Gym discounts, online fitness classes, nutritional programs, 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 with 24-hour GP service

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.