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Consultant Psychiatrist – Male Acute (Byron Ward)

Cygnet

London

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GBP 165,000 - 190,000

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4 days ago

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Job summary

Cygnet is hiring a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist for the Male Acute service at Cygnet Hospital Harrow. You will be responsible for overseeing patient care, managing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with medical standards. Join a dedicated team focused on improving lives while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

5 days study leave with budget

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Teaching opportunities

Gym Discounts

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych).

Responsibilities

Lead on the provision of high quality care to service users.
Undertake mental state examinations and patient assessments.
Conduct clinical audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mental Health Diagnosis

General Adult Psychiatry

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Consultant Psychiatrist – Male Acute (Byron Ward)

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Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Male Acute

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Harrow and provide senior medical cover on Byron Ward, our new 12 bed 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.

Byron Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The service accepts referrals which may be complex and the team are experienced working successfully and robustly with individuals who experience a high level of need and challenges.

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.

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

Main Duties And Responsibilities…

Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Byron Ward
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 1:7 Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

Salary from £165,000 per year (Negotiable)
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

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 General 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

Cygnet have 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.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk

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