Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Eating Disorders
Posted 11 hours 56 minutes ago by NHS
Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Eating Disorders. We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Hospital Ealing and provide senior medical cover on the Sunrise Ward, a 14-bed highly specialised eating disorder service for women.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility for patient treatment, supervising ward inpatients as required and auditing the medical services rendered in line with GMC standards and other relevant professional guidelines. They will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team (psychologists, occupational therapists, registered mental health nurses, social workers, etc.) to deliver a collaborative, phased treatment pathway focused on attaining a healthy BMI and preparing for a return home. They will act as a positive role model toward patients, families, visitors and staff.
About usCygnet has provided a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. We maintain a good relationship with quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.
Job responsibilities- Service Line: Female Eating Disorders
- Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
- Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Ealing and provide senior medical cover on Sunrise Ward, our 14-bed highly specialised eating disorder service for women.
We offer £5,000 welcome bonus for this post. The Sunrise Ward provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on helping individuals attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home. The service offers a phased treatment pathway, emphasising collaborative treatment with the women we support and driven by multidisciplinary understanding, support and interventions. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients, with auditing of medical services in line with GMC standards.
Sunrise Ward provides a collaborative treatment approach and includes a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist. You will have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes. At Cygnet, you will have access to professional development, discounts and a range of benefits.
Main duties and responsibilities include leading high quality care, acting as a role model, taking overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the MDT, assessing referrals and mental state examinations, conducting investigations, diagnoses and treatments, conducting ward rounds and audits, implementing risk assessment and governance, supervising reports for Mental Health Act tribunals, liaising with the Ministry of Justice for transfers and leave, maintaining patient records, maintaining regular communication with Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager, and contributing to CPD and professional standards.
Salary and benefits
- Salary from £170,000 per year (Negotiable)
- £5,000 welcome bonus
- Generous annual leave, study leave and CPD opportunities
- Company paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research opportunities and teaching opportunities
- QI & Audit initiatives and company funded health plan
- Teaching opportunities including medical student teaching and involvement in CESR/MRCPsych programmes
- Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
- Supportive learning environment and opportunities for progression
- Please refer to job description above
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous convictions.
£170,000 a year Negotiable + £5,000 welcome bonus