Job summary
We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Kenney House and provide senior medical cover on Billington Ward, our new 12-bed female PICU service.
Cygnet Kenney House is our brand new hospital due to open in April 2025.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required. They will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.
Your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment, fully supported by a Specialty Doctor, Medical Secretary, and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
You will have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the provision of high-quality care to the service users admitted to Billington Ward.
* Act as a positive role model, maintaining a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
* Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
* Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations of service users.
* Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment as appropriate.
* Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits.
* Lead the implementation of risk assessments, risk management, and embed clinical governance within the service.
* Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and managers' hearings, and attend hearings.
* Liaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leave approvals.
* Maintain accurate patient records.
* 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 by the GMC, the Department of Health, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* Contribute to the Telephone On-call rota.
Why Cygnet? What we offer you
* Salary from £165,000 per year (Negotiable).
* 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 medical student teaching and participation in Cygnet CESR and MRCPsych programmes.
* Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives.
* Company-funded Cash plan with benefits worth up to £1000 annually, including physiotherapy, optical, dental, scans, and prescriptions.
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