Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

NHS Jobs; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grove Green seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee medical care on the female personality disorders ward. The role offers a negotiable salary starting at £165,000, a £3,000 welcome bonus, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment focused on mental health recovery.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company-paid life assurance

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care, particularly with personality disorders.
• Registered with GMC and up-to-date with CPD.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high-quality care to service users.
• Conduct ward rounds and patient assessments.
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Patient management

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Education

Medical degree

Specialty training in psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

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 to work at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, providing 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, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required, and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward, ensuring their quality in accordance with GMC standards and other relevant professional guidelines.

This role offers an opportunity for a Responsible Clinician looking to expand in management as a Deputy Medical Director, as well as gaining clinical experience across all wards, with initial focus on Roseacre Ward.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is a state-of-the-art, 63-bed mental health facility located in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users preparing to step down to community living, employing a recovery-focused model aimed at supporting service users to manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, and prepare for independent living.

Your expertise will be crucial in delivering life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists. There is also an opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both at work and outside of it.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Lead the provision of high-quality care to service users on Roseacre Ward.
2. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff.
3. Take overall 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, patient reviews, and clinical audits.
7. Lead risk assessment, risk management, and embed clinical governance.
8. Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and hearings.
9. Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals.
10. Maintain accurate patient records.
11. Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager.
12. Engage with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders through effective communication.
13. Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD.
14. Contribute to the Telephone On-call rota.

Why Cygnet?

Salary from £165,000 per year (negotiable), a £3,000 welcome bonus, generous annual leave, study leave and budget, company-paid life assurance, contributory pension, research opportunities, teaching roles, and leadership development opportunities.