Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood needs a full-time consultant psychiatrist for Primrose Ward, a 12-bed psychiatric intensive care unit for young people aged 12 to 18. The post holder is Responsible Clinician for ward inpatients, leads clinical audit against GMC standards and chairs the CAMHS Clinical Network. The role can be combined with a Medical/Clinical Lead post for Cygnet CAMHS, covering best practice and changes to models of care. Entry to the specialist register and Section 12 approval are required.
What the job involves
- Act as Responsible Clinician for ward inpatients and oversee their care
- Take overall responsibility for treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Assess referrals, carry out mental state examinations, and make diagnoses and treatment decisions
- Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits
- Lead risk assessment and management and embed clinical governance
- Lead high-quality care on the ward and act as a positive role model
- Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and managers' hearings, and attend them
- Liaise with the Ministry of Justice on patient transfers and approval of leave
- Chair the CAMHS Clinical Network and lead on best practice and changes to models of care
- Maintain patient records and communicate with patients, relatives, staff and the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
- Contribute to the telephone on-call rota, depending on regional needs
- Attend academic meetings and maintain CPD in line with GMC, DH and Royal College of Psychiatrists standards
What’s required
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Fully GMC registered
- Entry on the specialist register (CCT, CESR or Portfolio Pathway)
- Section 12 approval
- AC status
Experience
- Experienced in child and adolescent psychiatry
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
- Able to interview, assess and treat patients and write clear, comprehensive notes
- Strong communicator who works well in a multidisciplinary team
- Committed to continued professional development
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS and reference check
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
- 5 days study leave, a study budget and an in-house CPD programme
- Company-paid life assurance covering 3x salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research and publishing opportunities, including in The Cygnet Journal
- Teaching opportunities for medical students and training programmes
- Company-funded cash plan claimable up to £1,000 a year
- Discounts, free meals, on-site parking, EAP, 24-hour GP service and an electric car scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
