Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Personality Disorders

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in London seeks an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist for its Intensive Support Service for women with personality disorders. You'll lead high-quality care, audit medical services, and have team oversight, all within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, with career advancement opportunities toward Medical Director roles. Enjoy a competitive salary with numerous benefits and professional development resources.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Access to fitness discounts

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, with registration and appropriate qualifications.
• Proficiency in assessing and managing personality disorders.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain care for inpatients with personality disorders.
• Conduct ward rounds and patient reviews.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality mental health treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Mental state examination

Clinical auditing

Risk assessment

Education

Consultant Psychiatrist qualification

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Personality Disorders

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Beckton, providing senior medical care to 15 inpatients on Upping Ward, our Intensive Support Service for women with personality disorders and complex mental health needs.

The post holder will serve as the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining inpatient care, auditing medical services, and ensuring compliance with GMC standards and other professional guidelines.

Your expertise will drive life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

There are opportunities for career progression to Medical Director through our management schemes.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Beckton features four specialist wards, including PICU, acute admissions, and personality disorder services. We accept both emergency and planned admissions, aiming to support recovery and community reintegration through a broad range of therapies.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, responsible for patient treatment plans and liaising with the multidisciplinary team, acting as a positive role model.

About us

Cygnet has provided high-quality mental health services for over 30 years, with a reputation for pioneering care and excellent outcomes. We maintain good regulatory relationships and have a high rate of services rated Good or Outstanding.

Job responsibilities

Service Line: Female Personality Disorders

Accountable to: Medical Director

Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We seek an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist at Cygnet Hospital Beckton, overseeing Upping Ward, a 15-bed Intensive Support Service for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

The role involves leading high-quality care, acting as a role model, managing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and ensuring clinical governance, including risk management and audits. The post also includes supervising reports for tribunals and liaising with the Ministry of Justice.

We offer excellent professional development, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care provision
• Act as a positive role model
• Manage patient treatment plans
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Lead investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds and audits
• Implement risk assessments and clinical governance
• Supervise tribunal reports and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice
• Maintain patient records
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Participate in academic meetings and CPD
• Contribute to on-call rota

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Salary from £160,000/year (negotiable)
• Generous leave, study leave, and CPD
• Life Assurance, pension, research and teaching opportunities
• Participation in QI & audit initiatives
• Benefits including cash plans, discounts, free meals, parking, and health support

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check in accordance with legal requirements.