Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director. Job in Weston-super-Mare Education & Trainin[...]

Cygnet Healthcare; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee the care of patients in male and female wards. You will provide high-quality medical cover, manage treatment plans, and lead a multidisciplinary team. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities, competitive salary up to £165,000, and various perks to support your wellness and career growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Study leave and budget

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
• Ability to assess and treat patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to service users.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans.
• Conduct ward rounds and clinical audits.

Skills

General Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Effective Communication

Professional Development

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

Overview

• 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 who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke and provide senior medical cover either 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 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 a 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 Nash Ward or 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 1:6 Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary up to £165,000 per year
• 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 including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with benefits up to £1000 per annum including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK plus 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 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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