Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Acute

Cygnet Health Care; Rainworth CP; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Rainworth CP seeks an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee care at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood. This role involves leading high-quality patient care, managing treatment plans, and contributing to the multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be GMC registered with significant experience in psychiatry. This position offers a competitive salary up to £170,000, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Research and teaching opportunities

Gym Discounts

Free meals and EAP support

Qualifications

• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and related legislation.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-quality care for service users at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans.
• Conduct ward rounds and patient reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mental health expertise

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR)

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Hospital Sherwood
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers' hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Telephone On call rota dependent on the needs of the region

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality]
• 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

Benefits

• Salary up to £170,000 per year (Depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 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
• Electric Car Scheme

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.

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting. Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines.

Are you a Higher Trainee ready to take the next step into your first Consultant role? Or an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist seeking fresh challenges, career growth, and a competitive package? We are seeking an experienced full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood and provide senior medical cover on our 16 bedded mental health acute service for men. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. Cygnet Hospital Sherwood is our state‑of‑the‑art PICU and Acute hospital for men, in Nottinghamshire. The hospital has a full multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. The hospital has an ‘outstanding’ CQC rating. 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 including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist. And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes. At Cygnet, you'll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.