At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-quality care for patients and oversee treatment plans in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Cygnet, a leading mental health service provider across the UK.
- Benefits: Earn up to £170,000, enjoy generous leave, and access wellness perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in psychiatry.
- Qualifications: GMC registered psychiatrist with experience in acute settings and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 170000 - 170000 £ per year.
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Service Line: Male Acute
Reporting Structure:
- Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
- Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 3 months starting end of August, with the possibility of being extended to a permanent position.
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.
Location: Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital – Brook Ward, a 16-bed Male Acute service. Opportunities to work with our rehabilitation patients on Trent Ward, for which additional payment will be provided.
Ward Overview: Brook Ward is an emergency 16-bed acute inpatient service for men. The ward can accept service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act. The ethos of the service is about assessing and treating individuals in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Brook Ward
- 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 ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
- Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
- Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & manager hearings & attend hearings
- Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
- Good maintenance of patient records
- Ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
- 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 the On call rota in line with the needs of the region
Why Cygnet?
- Salary up to £170,000 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 3× salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
- Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway 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 £1,000 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 Perkbox, 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
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- Registered on the Specialist Register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status in Adult or Forensic Psychiatry
- Prior experience in inpatient acute, PICU or secure settings are desirable
- Knowledge 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
Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
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