CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellent full time opportunity at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The hospital offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Main Duties of the Job

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis and treatment
• Participate in ward rounds and clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management and embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and managers hearings and attend hearings
• Participate in a second on call rota, currently 1:13

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.

Service Focus

The service focuses on working with young people to understand their mental health and risks, supporting their recovery and enabling successful discharge to a less restrictive environment. This reduces the possibility of relapse and the likelihood of requiring a secure service in the future. The service is able to provide robust care and support for young people displaying significant levels of challenging behaviour.

Benefits

• Salary up to £178,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Study leave and support with CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty and cycle to work scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks
• Relocation package will also be considered

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced and knowledgeable in adult psychiatry and mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first rate communicator who can interview, assess and treat patients and write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.