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• Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

• Service Line: Female Low Secure

• Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

• Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time or part-time (any 4 days per week) Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Derby and provide senior medical cover on Alvaston Ward, our 16 bed specialist low secure service for women.

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.

Alvaston Ward is a 16 bed specialist low secure service for women with a primary diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder or mental illness.

The primary pre-cursor to an admission to Alvaston Ward is that the individual is ready to engage in a multi-disciplinary therapeutic programme. Service users may have a history of involvement in the criminal justice system or may present with significantly challenging behaviour, severe self-neglect and vulnerability.

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, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Alvaston 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 1:7 Telephone On call rota

• Salary up to £160,000 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 CESR 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 £1,000 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 Reward Gateway, 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

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status

• Experienced & knowledgeable in Forensic Psychiatry and 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

has 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.

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.

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply or email a copy of your CV to HannahDunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk