Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Medium Secure Unit

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team at a specialized mental health facility. This role involves overseeing patient care on a medium secure ward, ensuring compliance with medical standards, and leading a multidisciplinary team. With a generous salary package and professional development opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with enduring mental health needs. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can drive life-changing treatment and contribute to the growth of future medical professionals.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

32 days annual leave

5 days study leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts

Research opportunities

Teaching opportunities

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified psychiatrist with experience in mental health care.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care provision for patients on Columbus ward.
• Conduct mental state examinations and treatment plans.
• Supervise clinical audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Patient Treatment Plans

Clinical Governance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line:

Male Medium Secure Service

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 Bury and provide senior medical cover on Columbus Ward, our 13-bedded Male Medium Secure Service.

We are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus for this role!

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required. They will also be responsible for auditing the medical services provided at the ward, ensuring compliance with GMC standards and other relevant guidelines.

About Columbus Ward:

It is a 13-bedded medium secure ward for men, delivering care for those with enduring mental health needs, co-morbidity, and challenging behaviors in a calm, therapeutic environment focused on service user experience, shared care, and safety.

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 also an opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Benefits:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Shopping, travel, and leisure discounts
• A range of healthcare and financial benefits

Application:

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the provision of high-quality care to patients on Columbus ward
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining a professional attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Lead risk assessments, risk management, and embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain patient records diligently
• Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders
• Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD
• Contribute to the telephone on-call rota (1 in 13 weekdays/1 in 15 weekends)

Why Cygnet? Benefits include:

• Salary up to £170,000 per year
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, study budget, and in-house CPD/peer group programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (covering 3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining research groups
• Teaching opportunities for medical students and specialty programs
• Leadership and participation in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash plan with benefits up to £1000 annually
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes
• Various discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blu