Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Cygnet; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director for their Weston-Super-Mare hospital. The role combines responsibilities as the Responsible Clinician and Medical Director, overseeing high-quality mental health care in a serene environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in psychiatry and leadership, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team dynamic.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service

Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary

5 days study leave and study budget

Gym Discounts and free online fitness classes

Research opportunities and teaching roles

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for service users.
• Lead on clinical practice and staff management.
• Conduct mental state examinations and treatment plans.

Skills

General Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Cygnet Weston-Super-Mare, England, United Kingdom

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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 who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke and provide senior medical cover on Knightstone Ward, our 15 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 Knightstone Ward, you will also be the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, our 71 bed hospital providing emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation 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 has more than 16 acres of landscaped grounds and overlooks the Bristol Channel. This beachside location, just outside Weston-super-Mare, helps us provide a quiet, peaceful and therapeutic environment which can offer service users a broad range of therapies including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR & DBT.

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, you’ll enjoy excellent professional development, 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 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
• Coach, mentor & train colleagues
• 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 Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff
  
  

As a Consultant Psychiatrist You Will

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Knightstone 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 1:6 Telephone On call rota
  
  

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary from £170,000 per year (Negotiable)
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• 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 (Cygnet’s 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 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
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
  
  

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.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

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