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Job Title: Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Service Line: Neuropsychiatry
Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Pindar House and provide senior medical cover in our 22‑bed Neuropsychiatric care and treatment service for men affected by acquired brain injuries. The service is a modern, purpose‑built facility designed to provide a clinically‑led, evidence‑based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with challenging behaviours. Our focus is to create a therapeutic, rich environment that engages the men in our care and offers them the opportunity to maximise their independence.
The post holder will be the responsible clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required. The post holder 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. The post holder will uphold the company’s policies and procedures and protect the company’s interests as appropriate. The post holder reports to the Hospital Manager at site and is accountable to the Site Medical Director, with supervision from the Site Medical Director on a minimum quarterly basis.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Lead on the provision of high quality care to service users admitted to Cygnet Pindar House
- 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 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
- Ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
- Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors and other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports
- Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Contribute to telephone on‑call rota
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary up to £170,000 per year
- 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, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
- Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & audit initiatives
- Company‑funded cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1,000 per annum worth of benefits including free physiotherapy, osteopaths, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
- Gym discounts across the UK and 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 the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
- Electric car scheme
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 Neuropsychiatry
- 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 & 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
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check, and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
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