Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This role involves overseeing the care of patients with personality disorders and complex needs while ensuring high standards of medical practice. You will lead a dedicated team, manage clinical responsibilities, and engage in further professional development. The position offers a competitive salary up to £175,000 per year and numerous benefits supporting both work and personal wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Free meals

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high-quality care to service users admitted to Burleigh Ward.
• Act as a positive role model and maintain a positive attitude towards patients.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

General Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Fully GMC registered

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove and provide senior medical cover on Burleigh Ward, our 11 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

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 to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

The post holder will also be the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, our 31 bed new hospital for women in Staffordshire.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility of patient treatment, whilst liaising closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers etc.)

The post holder will be expected to act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.

About us

Cygnet have 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.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Job responsibilities

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Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Service Line: Female Personality Disorders

Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove and provide senior medical cover on Burleigh Ward, our 11 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

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 to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

Apart from being the Responsible Clinician at Burleigh Ward, you will also be the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, our 31 bed new hospital for women in Staffordshire.

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

There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed High ly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

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

Youll 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.

Main duties and Responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Burleigh Ward

Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.

Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users

Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment

Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits

Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service

Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings

Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required

Good maintenance of patient records

To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager

To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.

Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Contribute to the Second On call rota in line with the needs of the region.

As a Medical Director you will:

Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care

Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence

Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance

Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs

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

Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff

Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service

Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance

Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9

Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings

Liaise with Respons ible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary up to £175,000 per year

Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service

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 (Cygnets co-produced peer review 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

Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status

Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis

Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes

Committed to continued professional development