Medical Director & Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

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Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in mental health is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director for Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson. You will lead a multidisciplinary team while ensuring quality care in a secure environment. This role combines both clinical and managerial responsibilities, providing an opportunity to drive life-changing treatment and professional development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Healthcare benefits

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Understanding of GMC standards and legal frameworks.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for service users.
• Lead clinical practice and exemplify operational excellence.
• Supervise medical staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical practice

Mental health assessments

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Compliance with standards

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Service & location: Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson - Male Medium Secure Personality Disorder Unit

Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson, providing senior medical cover on Columbus ward, our 13-bed Male Medium Secure Personality Disorder Unit.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients, and will also be responsible for auditing medical services to ensure quality in accordance with GMC standards and other professional guidelines.

In addition to being the Responsible Clinician, you will serve as the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.

Cygnet Bury Hudson is a 78-bed hospital offering a range of secure mental health services for men, including those with personality disorder diagnoses.

This role is based on Columbus ward, a medium secure unit providing care for men with personality disorder and enduring mental health needs in a therapeutic environment focused on service user experience, shared care, and safety.

This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.

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

At Cygnet, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects and make a difference every day.

Main duties and responsibilities:

As a Medical Director, you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for service users
• Lead clinical practice and exemplify operational excellence
• Provide leadership and monitor performance of medical staff
• Supervise all consultants and ensure supervision of SDs and ASs
• Offer expert support within the service and to the wider team
• Ensure quality and compliance with standards and regulations
• Collaborate to provide integrated, whole-person care
• Coach, mentor, and train colleagues
• Maintain regular communication and meetings with medical staff
• Assist in recruiting and retaining medical staff
• Involve medical staff in hospital clinical governance
• Work with hospital managers to implement CQC outcomes
• Chair medical advisory meetings and attend Medical Directors meetings
• Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director regarding fitness to practice concerns

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Lead high-quality care on Columbus ward
• Model positive attitudes towards patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Take responsibility for treatment plans alongside the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Perform investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, reviews, and audits
• Implement risk assessments and embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and hearings
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Justice on patient transfers and leave
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager