Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Acute (Byron Ward)

Cygnet Health Care; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist for their acute service at Cygnet Hospital Harrow. The successful candidate will lead the medical care of inpatients and ensure high standards of service delivery. This role provides an excellent opportunity for career progression and includes comprehensive professional development support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

5 days study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary

Company pension scheme

Cash plan for health benefits

Gym Discounts and fitness programs

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Consultant Psychiatrist registered with GMC.
• Experience in acute mental health settings is preferred.
• Sound understanding of legal frameworks related to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high-quality care to service users admitted to Byron Ward.
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations.
• Conduct ward rounds and clinical audits.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line:Male Acute

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experiencedfull-time Consultant Psychiatristwho will work atCygnet Hospital Harrowand provide senior medical cover onByron 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 Wardprovides 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 whilereaping 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