Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Acute

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

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team at a new facility. This role involves delivering high-quality psychiatric care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. The position offers opportunities for professional development and progression to leadership roles. With a focus on patient well-being, the organization provides a supportive environment where your expertise can make a significant impact. Join us to help shape the future of mental health care and make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

EAP support

Access to Smart Health Toolkit

Study leave and budget

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychiatric care in acute settings.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care provision on Crocus Ward.
• Conduct mental state examinations and patient assessments.
• Oversee treatment plans in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Psychiatric Care

Mental State Examinations

Risk Assessments

Clinical Audits

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Female Acute Mental Health

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, providing senior medical cover on Crocus Ward, our upcoming 31-bed specialist mental health hospital for women, opening in April 2025.

The post holder will serve as the Responsible Clinician, delivering psychiatric care to patients on our 20-bed Acute service for women.

Crocus Ward will offer a safe, stabilizing environment for women experiencing an acute mental health episode requiring emergency admission.

The post holder will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients, conduct audits of medical services in line with GMC standards, and ensure high-quality care in accordance with 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.

There is also an opportunity to progress to Medical Director through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, we offer excellent 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 advance your career and make a meaningful difference every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead high-quality care provision on Crocus Ward.
2. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a constructive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff.
3. Take responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
4. Assess referrals and perform mental state examinations.
5. Undertake investigations, diagnoses, and treatments.
6. Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits.
7. Lead 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. Ensure effective communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager.
12. Communicate regularly with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate reports.
13. Participate in academic meetings and adhere to CPD standards set by GMC, the Department of Health, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
14. Contribute to the on-call rota.

Why Cygnet? We Offer You

• Salary up to £165,000 per year
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, a study budget, and in-house CPD programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (covering 3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining research groups
• Teaching roles, including medical student instruction and specialty training programs
• Opportunities to lead and participate in quality improvement and audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash Plan with benefits worth up to £1000 annually (e.g., physiotherapy, dental, optical, scans, prescriptions)
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes
• Various discount schemes, including Reward Gateway, NHS discounts, and Blue Light Card
• Free meals, on-site parking, and EAP support
• Access to the Smart Health Toolkit, including 24-hour GP services and prescription delivery options