We are seeking an experienced part-time (any 3 days per week) Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Lodge Kenton and provide senior medical cover on our 15-bed female high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) 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, psychologists and occupational therapists.
And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.
Main duties of the jobCygnet Lodge Kenton provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down and help bridge the gap between hospital stays and community living.
Our service provides a high level of support and uses a recovery focused model.
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.
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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.
Job responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellentpart-time / any 3 days per weekopportunity atCygnet Lodge Kenton, our 15-bed high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for women experiencing complex mental illness.
You will be working 3 days per week, between Monday and Friday (9am and 5pm) plus 1:7 Second On call.
Cygnet Lodge Kenton is AIMS accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The AIMS (Accreditation of Inpatient Mental Health Services) rehabilitation project is a national scheme developed to ensure best practice is being achieved in inpatient mental health services.
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 1 in 7 second on-call rotaWhy Cygnet?
We offer you Salary up to £90,000 per Annum (based on working 24 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 multi-disciplinary teamA member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalentSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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