Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

NHS Jobs; Leckhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director. This full-time role involves overseeing patient care in a specialized service for women with personality disorders, providing leadership to medical staff, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Candidates should be proficient in mental health assessment and team collaboration. Opportunities for professional development and well-being benefits are included.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure quality clinical outcomes.
• Strong communication skills for recruitment and governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes and operational excellence as Medical Director.
• Lead high-quality care on Knightstone Ward as Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Conduct assessments, lead audits, and supervise medical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Mental health care

Compliance with GMC standards

Education

Medical degree and specialty training

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director to work at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. The role involves providing senior medical cover on Knightstone Ward, a 15-bed highly specialised service for women with personality disorder and complex needs. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing the care of all ward inpatients, and will also be responsible for auditing medical services to ensure quality in accordance with GMC standards and other guidelines.

Additionally, you will serve as the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, a 71-bed hospital offering emergency admissions and rehabilitation pathways for men and women, including a specialist service for personality disorder. This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.

The hospital features extensive landscaped grounds overlooking the Bristol Channel, providing a peaceful environment with therapies such as CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and DBT. Your expertise will drive life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

At Cygnet, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, discounts, and healthcare benefits, supporting your well-being both professionally and personally. Apply now to advance your career and make a difference every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• As Medical Director: Ensure optimal clinical outcomes, lead clinical practice, and serve as a model of operational excellence.
• Provide leadership to medical staff, monitor performance, supervise consultants, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support the team with expert knowledge, training, and mentorship.
• Maintain communication with medical staff, assist in recruitment, and contribute to hospital governance.
• Lead on CQC outcomes and chair medical advisory meetings.

As Consultant Psychiatrist: Lead high-quality care on Knightstone Ward, act as a positive role model, and oversee patient treatment plans.

Assess referrals, conduct mental state examinations, and undertake investigations and diagnoses. Lead ward rounds, audits, and risk assessments. Supervise reports for tribunals and liaise with the Ministry of Justice for patient transfers and leave approvals.