Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

Cygnet Health Care; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their expert team at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone. This role involves overseeing patient care in a specialized ward for female personality disorders, with opportunities for professional growth towards a Deputy Medical Director position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate high-quality treatment for service users.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

5 days study leave

Company-paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Teaching opportunities for medical students

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in psychiatric practice and mental health care.
• Qualified responsible clinician with GMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care for service users admitted to Roseacre Ward.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and manage treatment plans.
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals.

Skills

Leadership

Mental State Examination

Clinical Audits

Risk Assessment

Education

Medical Degree with Psychiatry Specialization

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Female Personality Disorders

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 Maidstone and provide senior medical cover on Roseacre Ward, our 16-bed personality disorder service for women.

We are offering a £3,000 welcome bonus for this role!

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required. They will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward, ensuring their good quality in accordance with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

This is a great opportunity for a Responsible Clinician looking to expand/develop in management as a Deputy Medical Director, as well as in clinical experience, across all wards with initial focus on Roseacre ward.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63-bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users preparing to step down to community living, using a recovery-focused model. The aim of the service is to support service users in managing their mental health, developing coping strategies, reinforcing daily living skills, and preparing for a return to independent living.

Your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment, fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

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 your happiness both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while 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 Roseacre Ward
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment as appropriate
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management, and embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and managers' hearings, and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other concerned bodies, maintaining appropriate reports
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set by the GMC, the Department of Health, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Contribute to the Telephone On-call rota

Why Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary from £165,000 per year (Negotiable)
• £3,000 welcome bonus
• 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, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities, including medical student teaching and participation in Cygnet CESR and MRCPsych programmes