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Job Title:
Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Service & location:
Cygnet Hospital Hexham, Northumberland
Professionally Accountable to:
Regional Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to:
Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Hexham and provide senior medical cover on Franklin ward, our 10 bedded female PICU service.
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.
Apart from being the Responsible Clinician at Franklin ward, you will also be the Medical Director for our PICU and Acute services based in the North East of England.
This is a full‑time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.
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, 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 reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
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
Supervision of all consultants and ensuring 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
As a Consultant Psychiatrist You Will
Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Franklin 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 telephone on call rota
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary up to £175,000 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
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is…
Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
Experienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality]
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
Cygnet 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.
Requirements 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.
What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk.
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