Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director
Pay Up to £132,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
Hours Full time
Contract Permanent
Role Other Qualified Professional
Posted 20 Sep 2025
Closes 22 Oct 2025
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Service & location: Cygnet Aspen House
Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced part‑time (4 days per week) Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director who will work at Cygnet Aspen House and provide senior medical cover within our specialist mental health services for women.
Cygnet Aspen House is a 20 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women who have severe and enduring mental illness.
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.
As the Medical Director at Cygnet Aspen House you will have responsibility for medical leadership and quality improvement. This is a part‑time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.6 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.
At Cygnet you will enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits.
Main duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
* Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
* Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance
* Supervise all consultants and ensure consultants are supervising SDs and ASs
* Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
* Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
* Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
* Coach, mentor & train colleagues
* Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff
* Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service
* Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance
* Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9
* Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings
* Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff
Qualifications and Experience
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
* Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
* Experienced & knowledgeable in patient group
* 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
Benefits
* Salary up to £132000 per year based on working 4 days per week
* 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 including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
* Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students and 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 £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
* Gym discounts across the UK and 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 option of prescription delivery to local pharmacy
* Electric Car Scheme
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