Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

Cygnet; Kewstoke; On-site; GBP 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. The ideal candidate will lead on high-quality patient care in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The role includes overseeing treatment plans, conducting ward rounds, and ensuring compliance with medical standards. A competitive salary up to £165,000 along with a £5,000 welcome bonus and generous benefits package are offered. This position provides opportunities for career development towards Medical Director roles.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £5,000

Generous annual leave entitlement

Research opportunities

Gym discounts across the UK

Company Funded Cash plan

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experience with Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users.
• Oversee patient treatment plans with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits.

Skills

Knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry

First-rate communicator

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Job description

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• Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
• Service Line: Female Acute
• 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 Kewstoke and provide senior medical cover on Sandford Ward, our 16 bed Female acute service. We are offering £5,000 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 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. 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. This is a great opportunity for a Responsible Clinician who is looking at expanding/ developing in management as a Deputy Medical Director as well as in clinical experience. 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. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of 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 Sandford 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 1:8 Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary up to £165,000 per year
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Up to £4,000 relocation package
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• 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 General Adult Psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• 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 have 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. 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.

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