Key Information
* Service Line: High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) Service for Men
* Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
* Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse and provide senior medical cover within our mental health rehabilitation service for men. Cygnet Lodge Brighouse is a high‑support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The emphasis within the service is on preparing individuals for discharge or to support with longer‑term optimal functioning. The facility can support up to 21 men in a relaxed, calm and homely environment. The focus is on helping individuals increase their independence wherever possible through work and education, as well as social and leisure facilities, offering a slower stream rehabilitation service where needed. 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.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.
* 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 multidisciplinary 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.
* Ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager.
* 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 Telephone On‑call rota dependent on the needs of the region.
* Lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives.
Benefits
* Salary up to £165,000 per year (depending on experience).
* 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 3× 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.
* 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.
* Shopping, travel and leisure discounts.
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