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 for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, located in Derbyshire. This is our brand new Hospital due to open in January 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and provide psychiatric care to patients on our 12 bed female complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
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, including Leadership and Management programmes accredited by The Chartered Management Institute.
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 for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, located in Derbyshire.
This is our brand new Hospital due to open in January 2025..
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and provide psychiatric care to patients on our 12 bed female complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
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 you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes, including Leadership and Management programmes accredited by The Chartered Management Institute.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
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 telephone Second on-call rota
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
9. Up to £160,000 per year
10. 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
11. 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
12. Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
13. Contributory pension scheme
14. Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
15. Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
16. Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
17. Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
18. Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
19. Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
20. Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
21. Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
22. Cygnet Annual Medical Conference
We are looking for someone who is...
23. Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
24. Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
25. Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
26. Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
27. A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
28. Committed to continued professional development
29. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
30. A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas 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.
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