Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disabilities
Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development, and a competitive salary?
We have an excellent full-time opportunity at covering Cygnet Manor and Views, based in the East Midlands.
Main Duties of the Job
Cygnet Views (DE4 3JP) is a 10 bed high dependency complex care service for women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs, and who may have behaviours that challenge.
Cygnet Manor (NG20 8BA) is a high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs, and who may have behaviours that challenge.
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.
Job Responsibilities
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. You will have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.
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 in 8 telephone on-call rota
Why Cygnet? We’ll Offer You
* Salary up to £160,000 (depending on experience)
* 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* 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 on the Cygnet CESR programme
* Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
* 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
* Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass
* Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights Card
* Free meals, on-site parking, and EAP support
* Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
* Cygnet Annual Medical Conference
We Are Looking for Someone Who Is...
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
* 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
* 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.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£160,000 a year (Depending on Experience)
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