Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Low Secure (Part Time)

Cygnet Health Care; Bury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team at a specialized facility. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care for women with complex communication needs in a supportive environment. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the best treatment plans are in place while also having opportunities for professional development and career progression. With generous benefits, including a competitive salary and various discounts, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing their career.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

EAP support

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-quality psychiatric care.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality care for service users on Lower West Ward.
• Conduct mental state examinations and treatment assessments.
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Patient Treatment Planning

Clinical Auditing

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: 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 to work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes. The role involves providing senior medical cover on Lower West Ward, a 12-bedded low secure ward for women.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required, with responsibilities including auditing medical services to ensure quality in line with GMC standards and other professional guidelines.

Lower West Ward offers individualised assessment, care, and treatment for a range of mental disorders, including complex communication needs, supporting both hearing and Deaf women.

Your expertise will drive life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

There is also an opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll benefit from professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as healthcare and financial benefits, supporting your well-being both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high-quality care to service users on Lower West Ward
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Lead risk assessment and management, embedding clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Engage in effective communication with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate reports
• Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set by GMC, 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? Benefits We Offer

• Salary from £100,500 per year (Negotiable)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, study budget, and in-house CPD/peer group programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (covering 3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining research groups
• Teaching opportunities for medical students and postgraduate programs
• Leadership and participation in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash Plan covering benefits up to £1000 annually
• Gym discounts, free online fitness classes, nutritional programs, and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking, and EAP support