Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist Service Line: Learning Disabilities Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director Managerially Responsible to: Operations Director We are seeking an experienced part‑time (4 sessions/week) consultant psychiatrist who will work in our Scottish residential learning disability services and provide senior medical cover to our on‑call rota (1 in 5). The post holder will be the Responsible Medical Officer and will oversee and maintain the care of all residents as required and will also have responsibility for ensuring the good quality of medical care offered in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. The Cygnet services covered by this role are: Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) – 10 residents Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) – 12 residents Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) – 2 residents Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) – 14 residents Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) – 18 residents 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 including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist. And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes. At Cygnet, you'll enjoy excellent professional development, 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. Main duties and Responsibilities Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users residing in Scottish residential services Act as a positive role‑model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff. Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi‑disciplinary team Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment Conduct patient reviews & clinical audits Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service Produce any required Mental Health Act reports and attend tribunals. Good maintenance of patient records To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Scotland Medical Director and Operations Director To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports. Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Contribute to 1 in 5 On call rota Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Salary up to £155,000 per year (pro rata – £62,000 per year) Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service 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 to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet's co‑produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych 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, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations 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 the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy Electric Car Scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr