Consultant Psychiatrist

1 week ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

Job summary

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellent part time opportunity (4 days per week) to join us at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone on Roseacre ward, our 16-bed personality disorder service for women. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Main duties of the job

Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living. This is a great opportunity for a Responsible Clinician who is looking at expanding/ developing in management as a Deputy Medical Director as well as in clinical experience, across all the wards with initial focus/ cover being on Roseacre ward. 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.

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 part timeopportunity (4 days per week) to join us atCygnet Hospital Maidstone on Roseacre ward, our16-bed personality disorder service for women.

Cygnet HospitalMaidstoneis our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Roseacre Wardprovides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living.

This is a great opportunity for a Responsible Clinician who is looking at expanding/ developing in management as a Deputy Medical Director as well as in clinical experience, across all the wards with initial focus/ cover being on Roseacre ward.

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.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

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 6/7 telephone on-call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary up to £124,000 per year(depending on experience) Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service Study leave & support with CPD opportunities Opportunity to undertake further learning and development Medical indemnity cover Company paid life assurance scheme Contributory pension scheme Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Cycle to work scheme Access to the NHS Discount Scheme Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks Relocation package will also be considered

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 and Code of Capacity 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.

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.

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