Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Acute (Part Time)
We are seeking an experienced part-time / any 3 days per week Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Woking and provide senior medical cover on Kahlo Ward, our 11-bed female mental health Acute service.
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.
This role involves using your expertise to drive life-changing treatment, fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Woking is a 62-bed service providing a range of mental health services for men and women. This role will focus on providing psychiatric care to patients on Kahlo Ward, our 11-bed female mental health Acute service.
The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women experiencing an acute episode of mental illness requiring emergency admission. Our ethos emphasizes assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely manner.
We support service users in managing their mental health, reinforcing daily living skills, and preparing for independent life back in the community.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician with overall medical responsibility for patient treatment plans, liaising closely with the multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, and social workers.
You will be expected to act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
About us
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. We are known for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes, enabling thousands of individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
We maintain good relationships with quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated as Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system focused on quality care, treatment, and positive outcomes.
Job responsibilities
* Service Line: Female Acute
* Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
* Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We seek an experienced part-time / any 3 days per week Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Woking and provide senior medical cover on Kahlo Ward, our 11-bed female mental health acute service.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining inpatient care, auditing medical services, and ensuring quality in line with GMC standards and professional guidelines.
Kahlo Ward provides a safe environment for women experiencing an acute mental health episode requiring emergency admission. The ethos emphasizes least restrictive treatment and timely discharge planning. We support service users in managing their mental health, developing daily living skills, and preparing for community reintegration.
You will be the driving force for life-changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
There is an opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.
At Cygnet, we offer excellent professional development, discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference every day.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Lead the provision of high-quality care to Kahlo Ward service users
* Act as a positive role model, demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, families, visitors, and staff
* Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
* Assess referrals and conduct mental state examinations
* Undertake investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
* Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
* Lead risk assessments, risk management, and embed clinical governance
* Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and hearings
* Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for patient transfers and leave approvals
* Maintain accurate patient records
* Communicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
* Engage with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, providing appropriate reports
* Participate in academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set by GMC, DoH, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Contribute to a 1:6 telephone on-call rota
Why choose Cygnet? Benefits include
* Salary from £100,000 per year (from £166,000 FTE) – negotiable
* Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
* 5 days study leave, study budget, and in-house CPD/peer programs
* Company-paid Life Assurance covering 3x salary
* Contributory pension scheme
* Research opportunities, including publishing and joining research groups
* Teaching opportunities, including medical student and postgraduate teaching
* Leadership and participation in QI & audit initiatives
* Company-funded Cash Plan with benefits worth up to £1000 annually, including physiotherapy, optical, dental, and prescriptions
* Gym discounts and free online fitness classes
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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