Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Personality Disorders

Cygnet; Marlpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to join their new hospital in Derbyshire. This full-time role offers the chance to provide life-changing treatment for women with complex personality disorders, supported by a top-tier multidisciplinary team. You'll have opportunities for career advancement, including pathways to Medical Director through accredited management programs. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of patients while enjoying excellent career prospects and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Study leave and budget

Gym Discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

Smart Health Toolkit

Teaching opportunities

Cygnet Annual Medical Conference

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered with MBBS (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience in adult psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient treatment plans and assessments as part of the MDT.
• Participate in clinical audits and risk management initiatives.

Skills

GMC registration

Adult psychiatry experience

Mental Health Act knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Personality Disorders

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellent full-time opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, located in Derbyshire.

This is our brand new Hospital due to open mid 2025.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and provide psychiatric care to patients on our 12 bed female complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment - fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.

And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes, including Leadership and Management programmes accredited by The Chartered Management Institute.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your role responsibilities...

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers' hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in the telephone Second on-call rota

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Up to £ Apply per year
• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• 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 to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet's co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as 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 the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Cygnet Annual Medical Conference

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 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has 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.

What next?
If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply or forward your CV to Apply.