Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Acute

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstandingConsultant Psychiatristlooking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellentopportunity for afull-timeConsultant Psychiatristto join us atCygnet Hospital Stevenage.This is our 82 bedded purpose built hospital with 3 acute wards and 3 secure wards and the role would be basedonOrchid ward,our 14 bedded Female Acute ward.

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.

The hospital is serviced well by mainline trains from Kings Cross station. Journey time is 17 minutes to Stevenage. From the station you will need to take a taxi to the hospital which will take approximately 5 minutes.

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.

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

Your role responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in the 1:6 Second Telephone on-call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £150,000 (depending on experience)
• Up to £4,000 relocation package
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5 days study leave and support with CPD opportunities
• CPD programme and peer group
• Opportunities to engage in research, audits, QI and publish it in The Cygnet Journal
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered with a relevant medical qualification
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• 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 oremail a copy of your CV to AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London and South East

SG1 4YS

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)