Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove and provide senior medical cover on Burleigh Ward, our 11 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs. 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 will also be the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, our 31 bed new hospital for women in Staffordshire. 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.

Main duties of the job include:

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Burleigh 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 & managers hearings & attend hearings.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required.
• Ensure good maintenance of patient records.
• 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.

As a Medical Director you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care.
• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence.
• Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance.
• Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations.
• Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care.
• Coach, mentor & train colleagues.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service.
• Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.
• 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.

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.

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or contact AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk to arrange an informal chat or site visit.