Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Rehabilitation (Part Time)

Integrated Care System; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider seeks a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist for their 16-bed rehabilitation ward at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone. The role includes overseeing patient care, managing treatment plans, and leading a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and CPD budget

Life Assurance

Healthcare benefits

Gym discounts

Free online fitness classes

On-site meals and parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist required.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with NHS standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient care and ensure quality standards.
• Manage patient treatment plans.
• Conduct audits and lead investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Mental State Assessment

Clinical Governance

Communication

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Rehabilitation (Part Time)

We are seeking an experienced part-time (any 4 days per week) Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, providing senior medical cover for our 16-bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (Level 2) service for men.

The post holder will serve as the Responsible Clinician, overseeing the care of all ward inpatients and auditing the medical services to ensure quality in accordance with GMC standards and other professional guidelines.

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

There is also an opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose-built to meet national standards for mental health care within a therapeutic environment. The hospital provides essential services for local patients from Kent, divided into four specialized wards. We focus on collaborative, multidisciplinary care with an emphasis on discharge planning from admission.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, responsible for patient treatment plans and liaising with the multidisciplinary team, while demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff.

All patients are NHS patients. This role is suitable for those wishing to continue NHS work while exploring opportunities in the private sector.

About us

Cygnet has over 30 years of experience providing high-quality mental health services nationwide, known for pioneering approaches and excellent outcomes. Our services are regularly rated Good or Outstanding, with ongoing quality assurance systems in place.

Job responsibilities

Service Line: Male Rehabilitation

Accountable to: Medical Director

Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We seek an experienced part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone on Kingswood Ward, our 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation service for men.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing inpatient care, auditing services, and ensuring quality standards are met. Kingswood Ward is situated in the Kent Medical Campus, providing a therapeutic environment focused on recovery and community reintegration.

Your role will be supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team. There is an opportunity for career progression to Medical Director through our management schemes. We offer professional development, healthcare benefits, and rewards for making a daily difference.

Main duties include:

• Leading high-quality patient care
• Role modeling positive attitudes
• Managing patient treatment plans
• Assessing referrals and conducting mental state exams
• Leading investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conducting ward rounds and audits
• Implementing risk assessments and clinical governance
• Supervising reports for tribunals and hearings
• Coordinating with the Ministry of Justice for patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintaining patient records
• Communicating with senior staff and stakeholders
• Participating in academic meetings and CPD standards
• Contributing to on-call duties

Why choose Cygnet? We offer:

• Salary from £120,000/year (negotiable)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Study leave, CPD budget, and peer programs
• Life Assurance (3x salary), pension, research opportunities, teaching roles, and leadership in QI & audits
• Healthcare benefits including physiotherapy, dental, optical, and prescriptions
• Gym discounts, free online fitness classes, and various discount schemes
• On-site meals, parking, and EAP support

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the detailed job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975, with disclosures made to the DBS as part of the recruitment process.