Job summary
We are seeking an experienced full-time Associate Specialist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bierley and provide psychiatric care on Shelley Ward our 16 bed male low secure forensic unit.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.
The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.
Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over-riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach.
The multi-disciplinary teams at the hospital work with service users to help people with acute, medium and long-term psychotic illnesses and challenging behaviour regain their independence and move from low secure facilities, to open acute and intensive community rehabilitation, including others within the Cygnet family of hospitals in northern England.
The hospital itself is not far from the M62 and close to Bradford. As a purpose-built building, there are a range of therapeutic and social spaces including a gym, IT classroom, activities of daily living (ADL) kitchen, sensory room, outdoor enclosed courtyards and a multi purpose art room. All service users have their own en-suite bedroom.
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
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Job Title: Specialist Psychiatry Post (fixed term post for 6 months)
Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
Salary up to: £100,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications
Contract duration: 6 months FTC
We are seeking an experienced full-time Associate Specialist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bierley and provide psychiatric care on Shelley Ward our 16 bed male low secure forensic unit.
The unit provides recovery based treatment for men whose mental health needs result in continuing and ongoing disturbed or challenging behaviour and who may have a dual diagnosis.
Many of the service users have a significant forensic history and require close liaison with external agencies including the Ministry of Justice and MAPPA. The aim of the service is to support individuals to transition towards independent living, or the least restrictive environment which may include step down to a locked or open rehabilitation setting as the next stage in their recovery. The service benefits from true multi-disciplinary input including a Consultant Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker.
We are looking for someone who is...
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- A minimum of 6 years experience of psychiatry
- Section 12 Approved
- Knowledgeable with regards to the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
- An excellent communicator who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of Forensic psychiatry is highly desirable as is membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Main duties and Responsibilities
- Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking, mental state and physical examination of newly admitted patients
- Carry out assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.
- Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
- Participate and chair when necessary weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
- Maintenance of full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
- Preparing discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
- Attending all mandatory training as necessary
- Communicating effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply- if you require further information or wish to discuss the post informally please email to request a call back from the medical director (helenhart@cygnethealth.co.uk)
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Job Title: Specialist Psychiatry Post (fixed term post for 6 months)
Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
Salary up to: £100,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications
Contract duration: 6 months FTC
We are seeking an experienced full-time Associate Specialist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bierley and provide psychiatric care on Shelley Ward our 16 bed male low secure forensic unit.
The unit provides recovery based treatment for men whose mental health needs result in continuing and ongoing disturbed or challenging behaviour and who may have a dual diagnosis.
Many of the service users have a significant forensic history and require close liaison with external agencies including the Ministry of Justice and MAPPA. The aim of the service is to support individuals to transition towards independent living, or the least restrictive environment which may include step down to a locked or open rehabilitation setting as the next stage in their recovery. The service benefits from true multi-disciplinary input including a Consultant Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker.
We are looking for someone who is...
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- A minimum of 6 years experience of psychiatry
- Section 12 Approved
- Knowledgeable with regards to the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
- An excellent communicator who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of Forensic psychiatry is highly desirable as is membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Main duties and Responsibilities
- Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking, mental state and physical examination of newly admitted patients
- Carry out assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.
- Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
- Participate and chair when necessary weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
- Maintenance of full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
- Preparing discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
- Attending all mandatory training as necessary
- Communicating effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply- if you require further information or wish to discuss the post informally please email to request a call back from the medical director (helenhart@cygnethealth.co.uk)
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
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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.