Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Service Line: Male PICU
Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood, providing senior medical cover on Fern Ward, our 12-bed male PICU service.
Cygnet Hospital Sherwood is a state-of-the-art PICU and acute hospital for men in Nottinghamshire. The hospital has a multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting the acute mental health needs of adults, including those requiring intensive care.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients, and will be responsible for auditing medical services to ensure they meet GMC standards and other professional guidelines.
Your expertise will drive life-changing treatments, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class MDT including nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists. There are opportunities for career progression to Medical Director through our management schemes.
At Cygnet, you'll enjoy professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, healthcare, and financial benefits, supporting your well-being both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference every day.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead the provision of high-quality care on Fern Ward
* Act as a positive role model and maintain a professional attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff
* Take responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the MDT
* Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
* Perform investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
* Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
* Implement risk assessments, risk management, and uphold clinical governance
* Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearings
* Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals
* Maintain accurate patient records
* Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
* Engage with patients, families, staff, and other stakeholders through effective communication
* Participate in academic meetings and adhere to GMC, Department of Health, and Royal College of Psychiatrists standards for CPD
* Contribute to the Telephone On-call rota
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
* Salary up to £165,000 per year
* Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
* 5 days study leave, study budget, and in-house CPD/peer group programs
* Company-paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
* Contributory pension scheme
* Research opportunities, including publishing and joining research groups
* Teaching roles, including medical students and specialty training programs
* Leadership in QI & Audit initiatives
* Company-funded Cash Plan up to £1000 annually for health benefits
* Gym discounts, online fitness classes, nutritional programs, 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 with 24-hour GP service and prescription delivery
* Electric Car Scheme
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