Consultant Psychiatrist (Part-time)

NHS; Dundee; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health services provider is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work in Scottish Residential Learning Disability services. The role involves providing high-quality care, working within a multidisciplinary team, and participating in an on-call rota. Successful candidates will benefit from professional development opportunities and a competitive compensation package of up to £155,000 per year (pro-rata).

Benefits

Salary up to £155,000 per year (pro-rata)

Generous annual leave entitlement

5 days study leave

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals and on-site parking

Gym discounts

Free online fitness classes

Qualifications

• Experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disability Psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Adults with Incapacity Act.
• Committed to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care.
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans.

Skills

Learning Disability Psychiatry

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR)

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellent part‑time opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet working across our Scottish Residential Learning Disability services

Main duties of the job

The Cygnet services covered by this role are:

Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) 10 residents

Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) 2 residents

Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) 18 residents

About us

Cygnet has 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

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is no better feeling than what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Service Line: Learning Disabilities

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Operations Director

We are seeking an experienced part‑time (4 sessions/week) Consultant Psychiatrist who will work in our Scottish Residential Learning Disability services and provide senior medical cover to our on‑call rota (1 in 5).

The post holder will be the Responsible Medical Officer and will oversee and maintain the care of all residents as required and will also have responsibility for ensuring the good quality of medical care offered in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

The Cygnet services covered by this role are:

• Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) 10 residents
• Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) 2 residents
• Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) 18 residents

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.

And you’ll 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users residing in Scottish residential services
• 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 patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Produce any required Mental Health Act reports and attend tribunals.
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Scotland Medical Director and Operations Director
• 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 in 5 on‑call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £155,000 per year (pro‑rata - £62,000 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 3× 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 £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 22 and AMP Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disability Psychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Adults with Incapacity Act
• 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?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.