Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Acute (Part Time)

Cygnet Health Care; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist for their Female Acute service at Cygnet Hospital Woking. The role includes leading patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment focused on mental health treatment and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with GMC registration.
• Ability to lead and work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills in conducting assessments and managing patient care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care on Kahlo Ward.
• Conduct mental state examinations and risk assessments.
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Communication

Assessment Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Education

Medical degree and GMC registration

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

• Service Line: Female Acute
• Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
• Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced part-time / any 3 days per week Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Woking and provide senior medical cover on Kahlo Ward, our 11-bed female mental health acute service.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing the care of all ward inpatients as required, and will have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward to ensure they meet GMC standards and other professional guidelines.

Kahlo Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness requiring emergency admission.

The ethos of our service emphasizes assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment, with a focus on stabilisation, discharge planning, and supporting service users to manage their mental health, daily living skills, and community reintegration.

Your expertise will be central to delivering life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

Opportunities for progression to Medical Director Level are available through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll benefit from professional development, healthcare and financial benefits, and discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure to support your well-being both in and out of work.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality care to patients on Kahlo Ward
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff
• Take responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals, conduct mental state examinations, and undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Implement risk assessments and risk management strategies, embedding clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Engage in effective communication with patients, families, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate reports
• Participate in academic meetings and adhere to CPD standards set by GMC, Department of Health, and Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Contribute to the 1:6 Telephone On-call rota

Why choose Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary from £100,000 per year (from £166,000 per year FTE, negotiable)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, a study budget, and in-house CPD/peer group programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities, including medical student teaching and involvement in Cygnet's CESR and MRCPsych programs
• Leadership and participation in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash Plan offering benefits worth up to £1000 annually, including physiotherapy, optical, dental, scans, and prescriptions
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes