Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Acute

Cygnet Health Care; Bury; On-site; GBP 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes. This role involves providing senior medical cover, ensuring high-quality care for patients in a male acute ward while managing a multidisciplinary team. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities, generous benefits, and a competitive salary of up to £170,000 per year.

Benefits

Salary up to £170,000 per year

Generous annual leave

5 days of study leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Experience in mental health and team management.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of all ward inpatients.
• Lead the provision of high-quality care.
• Conduct mental state examinations and treatment.

Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Risk Management

Education

GMC Registration

Consultant Psychiatrist Experience

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Male PICU

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cynet Hospital Bury Dunes, providing senior medical cover on our specialist Male Acute ward.

White House is Cygnet Bury Dunes's 18-bed male acute service. The service offers a safe and stabilising environment for men experiencing an acute episode of mental illness requiring emergency admission.

The ethos of our service focuses on assessing and treating individuals in the least restrictive environment, with robust and timely discharge planning. We aim to support individuals in managing their mental health, reinforcing daily living skills, and preparing for independent life back in the community.

The post holder will serve as the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required. They will also be responsible for auditing medical services to ensure quality standards in line with GMC guidelines and other professional standards.

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

There is an opportunity for career progression to Medical Director through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy professional development opportunities, discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being and job satisfaction.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference in others' lives daily.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the provision of high-quality care to service users admitted to South Hampton ward.
2. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
3. Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
4. Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations of service users.
5. Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment.
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 managers' hearings; attend hearings.
9. Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals.
10. Maintain accurate patient records.
11. Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager.
12. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate reports.
13. Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set by GMC, the Department of Health, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
14. Contribute to the telephone on-call rota as scheduled.

Why Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary up to £170,000 per year
• Generous annual leave that increases with service length
• 5 days of 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 participating in the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities for medical students, and programs like Cygnet CESR and MRCPsych
• Leadership and participation in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash Plan providing benefits worth up to £1000 annually, including physiotherapy, optical, dental, scans, and prescriptions
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes via ClassPass, along with nutritional and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes such as Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals on duty