Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Medium Secure Unit
Pay Up to £170,000 per year (Depending on Experience) + £5,000 welcome bonus
Hours Full time
Contract Permanent
Role Other Qualified Professional
Posted 1 Jul 2025
Closes 28 Jul 2025
Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Service Line: Male Medium Secure Service
Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury and provide senior medical cover on Columbus Ward, our 13 bedded Male Medium Secure Service.
We are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus for this role!
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.
Columbus Ward is a 13 bedded medium secure ward for men. The service delivers care for men with enduring mental health needs, co-morbidity, and behaviours which challenge in a calm, therapeutic environment with a focus on service user experience, shared care, and safety.
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, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
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.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.
Main duties and Responsibilities
* Lead on the provision of high-quality care to the service users admitted to Columbus 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 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
* Maintain patient records effectively
* Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and other concerned bodies; maintain appropriate reports
* Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set out by GMC, the Department of Health, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Contribute to the on-call rota (1 in 13 weekdays/ 1 in 15 weekends)
Benefits include:
* Salary up to £170,000 per year
* £5,000 welcome bonus
* 32 days annual leave (increases with service)
* 5 days study leave, study budget, in-house CPD/peer group programs
* Company paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
* Contributory pension scheme
* Research opportunities and publication in The Cygnet Journal
* Teaching roles including medical students and specialist programs
* Participation in QI & Audit initiatives
* Cash benefits up to £1000/year including physiotherapy, optical, dental, scans, prescriptions
* Gym discounts, online fitness classes, nutritional programs
* Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, Blue Lights Card
* Free meals, on-site parking, EAP support
* Smart Health Toolkit (24h GP, prescriptions)
* Electric Car Scheme
Candidate Requirements:
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)
* Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12, and AC Status
* Experience and knowledge in adult psychiatry and mental health diagnosis
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related codes
* Excellent communication skills for assessments, treatment, and documentation
* Committed to professional development
* Team player
* MRCPsych or equivalent membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. Employment is conditional upon clearance.
If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now or send your CV to the provided contact.
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