Consultant Psychiatrist - Male Acute

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes and provide senior medical cover on White House Ward, our 18-bedded acute service for men.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain 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 good quality in accordance with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

In this role, 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 also have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women, including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents.

White House is Cygnet Bury Dunes' 18-bed male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men experiencing an acute episode of mental illness requiring emergency admission.

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes.

Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to make a positive difference in their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with 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 responsibilities

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes and provide senior medical cover on our specialist male acute ward.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating people in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. We focus on stabilisation, supporting individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills, and prepare for independent life back in the community.

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.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment, fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.

And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support your happiness both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high-quality care to the service users admitted to South Hampton ward
• 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 multidisciplinary team
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, 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 for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Maintain patient records appropriately
• Ensure and maintain regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• Communicate effectively through regular contact 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 out by the GMC, the Department of Health, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the telephone on-call rota as required

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Salary up to £170,000 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 and participating in Cygnet's CESR and MRCPsych programmes
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company-funded Cash plan with benefits worth up to £1000 per annum, including physiotherapy, osteopaths, optical, dental, scans, and prescriptions
• Gym discounts across the UK, free online fitness classes, nutritional programs, and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals on site

Person Specification General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above

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 check for any previous criminal convictions.