Client: Cygnet Health Care Location: Knaphill, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 528c408ca400 Job Views: 6 Posted: 22.01.2025 Expiry Date: 08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary We are seeking an experienced part-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Woking and provide senior medical cover on Kahlo Ward, our 11 bed female mental health Acute service. 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, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Main duties of the job
This role will provide psychiatric care to patients on Kahlo Ward, our 11 bed female mental health Acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community. The post holder will be expected to act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors, and other staff. Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings Participate in the telephone 1:6 Second on-call rota Why Cygnet? We offer you:
Salary up to £100,000 per year DOE (£166,000 per year FTE) 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary Contributory pension scheme Research opportunities including publishing in The Cygnet Journal Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students and on the Cygnet CESR programme Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes 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 Electric Car Scheme Cygnet Annual Medical Conference We are looking for someone who is...
Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & 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.
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