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Cygnet; Coventry; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Study leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Research opportunities

Teaching opportunities

QI & Audit initiatives

Cash plan

Gym discounts

Perkbox/NHS discounts

On-site parking

EAP

Job summary

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for a 3-month fixed-term contract to cover Brook Ward and support rehabilitation patients on Trent Ward. You will be responsible for clinical governance, audit, and senior medical cover, with additional payment for rehab duties.

The role requires full GMC registration, specialist qualifications, and leadership in an MDT setting, delivering high-quality patient care in a 16-bed acute inpatient unit.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients and families.
• GMC registration and Specialist Register requirements.
• MRCPsych or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in inpatient acute, PICU or secure settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high quality care for Brook Ward inpatients.
• Act as a role model and maintain professional standards.
• Oversee treatment plans with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct mental state examinations and appropriate investigations.
• Lead clinical governance and risk management efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication

GMC registered

MRCPsych

Specialist Register

Inpatient psychiatry

Education

MBBS or equivalent

CCT/CESR

Job description

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

Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospitaland provide senior medical cover on Brook Ward,

There will also be opportunities to work with our rehabilitation patients on Trent Ward, for which additional payment will be provided.

This is a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months starting end of August, with the possibility of being extended to a permanent position.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and 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.

Brook Wardis an emergency 16-bed acute inpatient service for men. The ward can accept service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act.

The ethos of the service is about assessing and treating individuals in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.

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.

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 Brook 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
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• 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 the On call rota in line with the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• Salary up to £170,000 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 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway 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 £1000 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 Perkbox, 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 in Adult or Forensic Psychiatry. Prior experience in inpatient acute, PICU or secure settings are desirable.
• Knowledge 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?

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.

Cygnethave 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.

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust