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Cygnet; Kewstoke; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

5 days study leave

Life Assurance

Contributory pension

Research opportunities

Teaching opportunities

QI & Audit initiatives

Cash plan benefits

Gym discounts

On-site parking

EAP support

Smart Health Toolkit

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist (Female Acute) to lead Sandford Ward with senior medical cover and AUDIT duties. You will be the Responsible Clinician, oversee inpatient care, and drive quality improvements with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers GMC, MRCPsych accountability, opportunities for Royal College teaching, and progression to Medical Director through our schemes.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and related codes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and MDT work.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high quality care for Sandford Ward service users.
• Act as a positive role model to patients, families and staff.
• Take responsibility for patient treatment plans with the MDT.
• Conduct mental state examinations and appropriate investigations.
• Oversee ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits.
• Lead clinical governance and risk assessment implementation.
• Supervise MH Act tribunal reports and hearings as required.
• Coordinate transfers and leave approvals with external bodies.

Skills

GMC registration

MRCPsych

MDT teamwork

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

MBBS

MRCPsych

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.

Service Line:Female Acute

Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced

full-time Consultant Psychiatristwho will work at

Cygnet Hospital Kewstokeand provide senior medical cover on

Sandford Ward,

Sandford Ward is our female acute service, providing a safe and stabilising environment for women who may require an emergency admission or who are in crisis.

The focus of the service is to help stabilise and settle individuals and assess their needs thoroughly. During their time on the ward, service users may have their medications adjusted and other interventions will be considered and, where appropriate, put into place.

Service users on Sandford Ward have support from the full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with a range of interventions available. Sandford Ward aims to work collaboratively with service users and their family/carers in formulating and providing person-centred care tailored towards each individual needs, to help prepare for independent life back in the community or for moving into mainstream rehabilitation.

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.

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.

Main duties and Responsibilities…

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Sandford 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 £165,000 per year
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• 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 Portolio 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
• Experienced & knowledgeable inGeneral Adult Psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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Consultant Psychiatrist (Female Acute)

Company: Cygnet

Salary: £165,000 to £165,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Kewstoke, BS22 9UZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 27 Aug 2026

Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

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