Job summary
Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellent full time opportunity at our brand new hospital opening Summer 2024, Cygnet Kenny House. This role is due to start in October 2024.
Main duties of the job
This role will be working on our Female PICU Ward, which will support up to 13 inpatients. 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. Kenney House is going to be a 40 bedded unit in Oldham, primarily we are opening 2 of the 3 wards the PICU and the Acute services, the 3rd will open later Rehab Services. All 3 wards will be for Adult females. The service is being designed in line with the Standards of excellence set out by the Royal College of Psychiatry and we will be striving for accreditation through their review process.
About us
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. We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?
We have an excellent full time opportunity at our brand new hospital opening Summer 2024, Cygnet Kenny House. This role is due to start in October 2024.
Kenney House is going to be a 40 bedded unit in Oldham, primarily we are opening 2 of the 3 wards the PICU and the Acute services, the 3rd will open later Rehab Services. All 3 wards will be for Adult females. The service is being designed in line with the Standards of excellence set out by the Royal College of Psychiatry and we will be striving for accreditation through their review process.
This role will be working on our Female PICU Ward, which will support up to 13 inpatients.
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.
And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll also enjoy 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.
Your role responsibilities
1. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
2. Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
3. Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
4. Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
5. Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
6. Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
7. Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
8. Participate in the 1 in 6/7 telephone on-call rota
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
9. Compeitive salary
10. Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
11. Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
12. Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
13. Medical indemnity cover
14. Company paid life assurance scheme
15. Contributory pension scheme
16. Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
17. Cycle to work scheme
18. Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
19. Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
20. Relocation package will also be considered
We are looking for someone who is...
21. Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
22. Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
23. Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
24. Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
25. A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
26. Committed to continued professional development
27. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
28. A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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.
We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.
What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply.
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