Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Overview

We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist who will provide leadership at Cygnet Hospital Nield House, a 29-bed mental health hospital for women in Crewe. The post holder will also provide senior medical cover for Clarion Ward (14 inpatients on a complex personality disorder service for women).

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with strategic leadership to oversee the delivery of high quality care, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team.

About us

Cygnet has provided a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We are committed to delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes, with a strong relationship to quality regulators and regular inspections. 85% of our services are rated Good or Outstanding, and we operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Professionally accountable to: Regional Medical Director

Managerially responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to work at Cygnet Nield House and provide senior medical cover on the Female Personality Disorder ward.

Cygnet Nield House in Crewe is a 29-bed mental health hospital for women with a "Good" overall CQC rating. The hospital is split into two wards: a female acute service and a female personality disorder service, with Clarion Ward being the 14-bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating (note: ward will be changing to personality disorders only).

In addition to Medical Director duties, the post holder will be the Responsible Clinician on Clarion Ward and will oversee care, audit medical services, and ensure compliance with GMC standards and professional guidelines. This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. The role will be supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, a psychologist and an occupational therapist. You will be a positive role model for patients, families, visitors and staff.

In this role you will drive life-changing treatment outcomes, while benefiting from professional development and a range of employee benefits.

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Medical Director you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
• Provide leadership for medical staff on professional and managerial issues while monitoring performance
• Supervise consultants and ensure consultants supervise SDs and ASs
• Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
• Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
• Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
• Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff
• Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff
• Ensure medical staff involvement in hospital clinical governance
• Work with hospital managers to lead on CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9
• Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings
• Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director regarding fitness to practice concerns

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

• Lead on provision of high quality care to Clarion Ward service users
• Act as a positive role model for patients, families, visitors and staff
• 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, risk management and clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and leave approvals
• Maintain good patient records

Person specification General requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required via the DBS.