Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

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

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a passionate Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a new specialist hospital. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring the highest standards of care in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional development and a range of attractive perks, you will be at the forefront of pioneering mental health services, making a meaningful impact on the lives of women in need. If you are ready to embrace new challenges and advance your career while making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5 days study leave and budget

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts and free online fitness classes

Discount schemes including NHS Discount

Free meals and on-site parking

Smart Health Toolkit with 24 hour GP service

Cygnet Annual Medical Conference

Research and teaching opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered with relevant medical qualification.
• Experienced in adult psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Coach, mentor, and train colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Communication Skills

Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Medical Appraisals

Education

Relevant Medical Qualification

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

Are you an outstanding Medical Director or ambitious Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellent full-time opportunity for a Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, located in Derbyshire.

This is our brand new specialist 24 bed mental health hospital for women due to open mid 2025.

Apart from being the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, you will also be the Responsible Clinician on our 12 bed eating disorders service for women.

This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.

In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to oversee the delivery of the very best care - fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy 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.

Your role responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
• Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
• Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
• Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
• Coach, mentor & train colleagues

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £170,000 per year
• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• 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 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
• Cygnet Annual Medical Conference

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered with a relevant medical qualification
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in 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
• An accomplished leader & clinician with strong line management & communication skills
• Experienced within a mental health setting and a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical governance
• Skilled in medical appraisals, clinical supervision, case investigation & case management
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas 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.

What next?

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

Click the link to apply or for more information.