At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multidisciplinary team to provide life-changing treatment for young people with mental health challenges.
- Company: Cygnet Health Care, a leader in specialist mental health services for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £178,000, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy discounts, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: GMC registered psychiatrist with experience in mental health diagnosis and treatment.
The predicted salary is between 178000 - 178000 £ per year.
Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellent full-time opportunity at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The hospital offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. The vacancy is based on Buttercup Ward, our CAMHS PICU for young people aged 12-18 with severe mental illness.
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 a second on call rota participation, currently 1:13
Why Cygnet? We offer you:
- Salary up to £178,000 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
- Free meals on duty & 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 / Portfolio Pathway), 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.
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