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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 be responsible for auditing the 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 wide range of secure mental health services for men, including those with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

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 calm, 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 treatments, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy professional development opportunities, discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

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

Main duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Director, you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for patients
• 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
• Provide expert support within the service and to the wider team
• Ensure quality and compliance with standards and regulations
• Work with colleagues to deliver integrated, whole-person care
• Coach, mentor, and train colleagues
• Maintain regular communication and meetings with medical staff
• Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff
• Involve medical staff in hospital clinical governance
• Collaborate with hospital managers on CQC outcomes
• Chair medical advisory meetings and attend Medical Directors meetings
• Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director on fitness to practice concerns

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Lead the provision of high-quality care on Columbus ward
• Act as a positive role model and maintain a professional attitude
• Take responsibility for patient treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and audits
• Implement risk assessments and embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for tribunals and hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for patient transfers and leave approvals
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager