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 at our brand new service Cygnet Bury Hudson. We are also able to offer a £5,000 welcome for this position
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.
Madison Ward a 13 bedded medium secure ward for men. The service delivers care for men with enduring mental health needs, co-morbidity and behaviours which challenge in a calm, therapeutic environment with a focus on service user experience, shared care and safety.
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 at Cygnet Hospital Bury. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician in our Male Medium Secure Service
We are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus for this role!
Madison Ward is a 13 bedded medium secure ward for men. The service delivers care for men with enduring mental health needs, co-morbidity and behaviours which challenge in a calm, therapeutic environment with a focus on service user experience, shared care and safety.
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.
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 second on-call rota (1 in 13 weekdays/ 1 in 15 weekends)
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
9. 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
10. 5 Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
11. Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
12. Medical indemnity cover
13. Company paid life assurance scheme
14. Contributory pension scheme
15. Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
16. Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
17. Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
18. Relocation package will also be considered
We are looking for someone who is...
19. Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
20. Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
21. Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
22. Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
23. A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
24. Committed to continued professional development
25. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
26. 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.
What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply.
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