Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director

Cygnet Health Care; Kewstoke; On-site; GBP 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Consultant Psychiatrist, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mental health care. This position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while also engaging in management opportunities, including progression to Deputy Medical Director. You'll be supported by a multidisciplinary team and benefit from extensive professional development, competitive salary, and a range of perks designed to enhance your well-being. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, this role is your opportunity to shine.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Research opportunities

Teaching roles

Gym discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

24-hour GP service

Qualifications

• Experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with a focus on high-quality patient care.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead care provision on Nash or Sandford Ward and oversee treatment plans.
• Conduct mental state examinations and manage patient records.

Skills

Psychiatric Expertise

Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

Risk Management

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

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 service for men, or Sandford Ward, our 16-bed Female acute service.

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

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Responsible Clinician seeking to expand into management as a Deputy Medical Director, alongside clinical development. Opportunities for progression to Medical Director are available through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll benefit from professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as healthcare and financial benefits, supporting your well-being both professionally and personally.

Apply now to enjoy promising career prospects while making a meaningful difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead high-quality care provision on Nash or Sandford Ward
2. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a constructive 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. Perform investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
6. Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
7. Implement risk assessments, 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 transfers and leave approvals
10. Maintain accurate patient records
11. Maintain communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
12. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other bodies, 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 choose Cygnet? Benefits include:

• Salary from £165,000 per year (negotiable)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, study budget, and in-house CPD programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining research groups
• Teaching roles, including medical students and specialty training programs
• Leadership in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash plan covering benefits up to £1000/year
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes
• 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