We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Kenney House and provide senior medical cover on our 16 bed Acute service for women.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. It offers a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs and has three wards: Billington Ward (12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit), Baldock Ward (16 bed Acute service) and Harben Ward (16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service). The Acute and PICU environments provide rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely to the most appropriate setting, while the rehabilitation ward supports transition from Acute and external referrals.
About us
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years and has built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. We maintain strong relationships with quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding.
Job responsibilities
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Service & location: Cygnet Kenney House, Oldham
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
Salary: Up to £170,000 per year (depending on experience)
The post holder is the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients, audit the medical services rendered at the ward and ensure quality in accordance with GMC standards and other relevant professional guidelines.
The role is based on Baldock Ward, our 16 bed female emergency acute inpatient service, providing a safe and stabilising environment for women in acute episodes. There is potential for progression to a Medical Director position.
In this role, your expertise will drive life‑changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first‑class multidisciplinary team, including qualified nurses, psychologists and occupational therapists.
At Cygnet, you will enjoy excellent professional development, travel and leisure discounts, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Main duties and Responsibilities
- Lead on the provision of high quality care to service users admitted to Baldock 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 multidisciplinary 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 accurate 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 CPD standards set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Contribute to telephone on‑call rota
Why Cygnet? We offer you
- Salary up to £170,000 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 3x salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
- Teaching opportunities including medical students, the Cygnet CESR programme and the Cygnet MRCPsych programme
- Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
- Company‑funded cash plan with benefits worth up to £1,000 per annum, including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and prescriptions
- Gym discounts across the UK, free online fitness classes, 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
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 general adult psychiatry
- Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, 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 multidisciplinary 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.
What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk.
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