Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director (Part Time)

Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director (Part Time)We are seeking an experienced and ambitious part-time/any 4 days per week Consultant Psychiatrist & Deputy Medical Director who will work at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone and provide senior medical cover on our 16 bedded personality disorder service for women.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.
The post holder is also invited to consider taking on the role of Deputy Medical Director at the Cygnet Maidstone, our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.
This represents 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, you'll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to oversee the delivery of the very best care whilst fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
Main duties of the jobCygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose-built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.
The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.
The hospital is split into four distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services.
By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, we deliver high-quality care within a community atmosphere, while focusing on discharge planning from the moment service users arrive.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility for patient treatment plans, whilst liaising closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, etc.
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The post holder will be expected to act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and other staff.
About usCygnet 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 responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development, and a competitive salary? We have an excellent part-time opportunity / any 4 days per week for a Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy Medical Director 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.
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. And you'll 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.
You'll 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 while reaping 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 MDTAssess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service usersUndertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatmentParticipate in ward rounds & clinical auditsLead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governanceSupervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearingsParticipate in the telephone on-call rotaWhy Cygnet?
We'll offer you Salary up to £124,000 per year (based on working 32 hours per week)Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service5 days study leave, study budget, and in-house CPD/peer group programmeCompany paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salaryContributory pension schemeResearch opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet's co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development GroupTeaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme, and Cygnet MRCPsych programmeOpportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiativesCompany 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 prescriptionsGym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes, and Fitness ConsultationsDiscount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, and Blue Lights CardFree meals, on-site parking, and EAP supportSmart Health Toolkit, including 24-hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacyElectric Car SchemeWe are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualifiedRegistered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12, and AC StatusExperienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosisKnowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of CapacityA first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notesCommitted to continued professional developmentAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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