Consultant Psychiatrist

Are you a Higher Trainee or a doctor completing the portfolio pathway and ready to take on your first Consultant role? Or an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a fresh challenge, career progression, and a competitive package?

We have an excellent full time opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, working on our 15 bed low secure service for women.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards. Spencer Ward is a 15 bed inpatient service providing assessment and treatment for women with mental disorders, with treatment aimed at identification and management of needs rather than just a particular diagnosis.

About us

Cygnet has been providing 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. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Job responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Spencer 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.
• Maintain patient records and ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to CPD standards set by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the telephone on call rota dependant on the needs of the region.

Benefits

• Salary up to £174,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in house CPD/peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3 salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students and on the Cygnet CESR and MRCPsych programmes
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company funded cash plan covering up to £1,000 per annum worth of benefits such as free physiotherapy, osteopaths, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym discounts, free online fitness classes with ClassPass, nutritional programmes and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with optional prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric car scheme

Qualifications and experience

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in relevant specialty.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
• First rate communicator, able to interview, assess & treat patients and write clear, comprehensive medical notes.
• Committed to continued professional development.
• Able to work as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• 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 will be subject to successful clearance.

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