Consultant Psychiatrist (Part-Time)

Cygnet; Bury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior medical cover at their low secure ward. Responsibilities include leading patient care, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with GMC standards. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration, expertise in adult and forensic psychiatry, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits package offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Experienced in General Adult Psychiatry / Forensic Psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high quality care to service users.
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits.

Skills

GMC registration

Communication

General Adult Psychiatry knowledge

Forensic Psychiatry knowledge

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

Registered on specialist register (CCT/CESR)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist

Service Line: Female Low Secure and Deaf Service

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced part‑time / any 3 days per week Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes and provide senior medical cover on Lower West Ward, our 13‑bed low secure ward for women.

This role is due to start 1st February 2026 (negotiable if required). The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required. They will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring good quality in accordance with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

Lower West Ward is a 12‑bed low secure ward for women. The service offers individualized assessment, care and treatment of a wide range of mental disorders, alongside complex communication needs and supports both hearing and Deaf women. In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life‑changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first‑class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists and occupational therapists.

You will have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes. 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.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Lower West 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 and undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management and embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and managers' hearings and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Maintain patient records
• Ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• 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 telephone on‑call rota (1 in 13 weekdays / 1 in 15 weekends)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you …

• Salary from £ … per year (negotiable)
• 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 3× salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet 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 £1,000 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 / Forensic Psychiatry
• 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

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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