Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director - F

Nightingale Hammerson; Crewe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Crewe is seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to oversee clinical practices at their facility. The role requires leadership in improving patient care and managing a skilled team. Candidates must hold a medical degree and have significant experience in mental health services. This position offers professional development and a supportive work environment, with emphasis on career growth.

Benefits

Excellent professional development

Shopping and leisure discounts

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a medical degree and be registered with GMC.
• Experienced in mental health services and team leadership.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for patients.
• Lead clinical practice and monitor performance.
• Provide high-quality treatment and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Mental health assessment

Risk management

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in psychiatry

Tools

Clinical audit tools

Patient management systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Nield House and provide senior medical cover on our Female Personality Disorder ward.

Cygnet Nield House in Crewe is our 29-bed mental health hospital for women with a 'Good' overall CQC rating. The hospital is split into two distinct wards: a female acute service & female personality disorder service. This role is based on Clarion Ward, a 14-bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating. As well as being Medical Director for the Hospital, the post holder will be the Responsible Clinician on Clarion Ward, a 14-bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.

Please note the ward will be changing from personality disorders and co-morbid disordered eating to personality disorders only.

In this role you 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.

This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. 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, psychologists and an 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 Clarion 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
• Maintain good maintenance of patient records