This consultant post sits on Madison Ward at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson, a 13-bed medium secure service for men with personality disorder and co-morbid mental health needs. The post holder acts as Responsible Clinician, providing senior medical cover and overseeing inpatient care and clinical audit. Care is delivered in a therapeutic setting focused on shared care and safety, and the role can be combined with the hospital's Medical Director position. Section 12 approval and a specialist register entry (CCT or CESR) are needed to apply.
What the job involves
- Lead the provision of high-quality care for service users admitted to Madison Ward
- Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Act as Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients
- Assess referrals and carry out mental state examinations
- Undertake investigations, diagnosis and treatment
- Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits
- Lead risk assessment and risk management and embed clinical governance in the service
- Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and managers' hearings, and attend hearings
- Liaise with the Ministry of Justice on patient transfers and leave approval
- Maintain good-quality patient records
- Keep regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
- Contribute to the telephone on-call rota
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on the specialist register (CCT or CESR)
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- Section 12 approval
- Approved Clinician (AC) status
Experience
- Experience in forensic psychiatry
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
- Ability to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear, comprehensive medical notes
- Strong communicator
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check and reference check
Other
- Committed to continued professional development
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
- 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD programme
- Company-paid life assurance covering 3 times salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research opportunities, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal
- Teaching opportunities, including medical students and the CESR and MRCPsych programmes
- Company-funded cash plan worth up to £1,000 a year
- Gym, retail and leisure discounts, free meals, on-site parking and an employee assistance programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
