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A leading healthcare provider in Crewe is seeking a full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care for patients within a secure mental health hospital while maintaining compliance with professional guidelines. The role includes both clinical and leadership responsibilities, focused on delivering excellent patient outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist who will provide leadership at Cygnet Hospital Nield House, a 29-bed mental health hospital for women in Crewe. The post holder will also provide senior medical cover for Clarion Ward (14 inpatients on a complex personality disorder service for women).
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 with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with strategic leadership to oversee the delivery of high quality care, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team.
Cygnet has provided a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We are committed to delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes, with a strong relationship to quality regulators and regular inspections. 85% of our services are rated Good or Outstanding, and we operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.
Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Professionally accountable to: Regional Medical Director
Managerially responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Nield House and provide senior medical cover on the Female Personality Disorder ward.
Cygnet Nield House in Crewe is a 29-bed mental health hospital for women with a "Good" overall CQC rating. The hospital is split into two wards: a female acute service and a female personality disorder service, with Clarion Ward being the 14-bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating (note: ward will be changing to personality disorders only).
In addition to Medical Director duties, the post holder will be the Responsible Clinician on Clarion Ward and will oversee care, audit medical services, and ensure compliance with GMC standards and professional guidelines. This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. The role will be supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, a psychologist and an occupational therapist. You will be a positive role model for patients, families, visitors and staff.
In this role you will drive life-changing treatment outcomes, while benefiting from professional development and a range of employee benefits.
As a Medical Director you will:
As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required via the DBS.