This full-time consultant psychiatrist post covers Svanna Ward, a 12-bed psychiatric intensive support unit for women at Cygnet Hospital Beckton. The holder is Responsible Clinician, overseeing all ward inpatients and auditing medical services against GMC standards. The ward admits women in mental health crisis, many with high-risk behaviour who have struggled with therapeutic programmes, and aims to treat them in a less restrictive environment. Specialist-register status and Section 12 approval are required, along with an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Lead high-quality care for ward admissions, oversee all inpatients as Responsible Clinician, and act as a positive role model
- Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the multi-disciplinary team
- Assess referrals and undertake 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 them
- Liaise with the Ministry of Justice on patient transfers and approval of leave
- Keep good-quality patient records
- Maintain regular communication with the Site Medical Director, Hospital Manager, patients, relatives, staff and other bodies
- Attend academic meetings and meet GMC and Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD standards
- Contribute to the second on-call rota
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Fully GMC registered
- Entry on the specialist register (CCT or CESR)
- Section 12 approval
- AC status
Experience
- Experience in learning disabilities and mental health diagnosis
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
- Strong communicator who can interview, assess and treat patients and write clear, comprehensive notes
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS and reference check
Other
- Committed to continued professional development
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 3x salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research and teaching opportunities, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal
- Company-funded cash plan worth up to £1,000 a year for therapies, dental, optical and more
- Gym, shopping, travel and leisure discounts, including Perkbox, NHS and Blue Lights 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
