Cygnet Rainworth, England, United Kingdom
Consultant Psychiatrist
We are seeking an experienced full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Sherwood House and provide psychiatric care to inpatients and residents on our specialist high‑support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service, which can support up to 30 patients.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining 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 quality in accordance with GMC standards and other relevant professional guidelines. The post holder will uphold the Company’s policies and procedures and protect the Company’s interests as appropriate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Sherwood House
* 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
* Maintain good 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
Benefits and Offer
* Salary up to £165,000 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 including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
* Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, 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
Qualifications and Requirements
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
* Registered on the Specialist Register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
* Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult 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
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.
Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to HannahDunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk
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