Consultant Psychiatrist (Female Acute) (Part Time)

Consultant Psychiatrist (Female Acute) (Part Time)We are seeking an experienced part-time / any 3 days per week Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Woking and provide senior medical cover on Kahlo Ward, our 11 bed female mental health Acute service.
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.
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.
Main duties of the jobCygnet Hospital Woking is our 62 bed service providing a range of mental health services for men and women.This role will provide psychiatric care to patients on Kahlo Ward, our 11 bed female mental health Acute service.
The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion.
With a focus on stabilisation, we support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility of patient treatment plans, whilst liaising closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers etc.)
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 have 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 outstandingConsultant Psychiatristlooking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellentpart-time / 3 days per week opportunityatCygnet Hospital Woking.This isour 62 bed service providinga range of mental health services for men and women.
This role will provide psychiatric care to patients onKahlo ward,our 11 bed female mental health acute service.The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.
The successful candidate will also be interviewed/ considered for a Medical Director post at Cygnet Hospital Woking with additional remuneration. 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. 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 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 1:6 Second on-call rotaWhy Cygnet? Well offer you 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays5 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 (Cygnets 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 SchemeCygnet Annual Medical ConferenceWe 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 multi-disciplinary teamA member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalentSuccessful 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 diffe
Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsPlease refer to job description abovePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure 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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