Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced and ambitious full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Churchill and provide senior medical cover on our 17 bedded acute service for men.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 to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.The post holder is also invited to consider taking on the role of Deputy Medical Director at the Cygnet Churchill, our 57 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men. This represents a good opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to oversee the delivery of the very best care whilst fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.Main duties of the jobCygnet Hospital Churchill is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with inspectors praising staff for their safe, person-centred care.The hospital has four different wards including an emergency acute admissions service and three high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services.By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, we deliver high-quality care within a community atmosphere, while focusing on discharge planning from the moment service users arrive.The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility of patient treatment plans, whilst liaising closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers etc.)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.About usCygnet have 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.We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an outstandingConsultant Psychiatristlooking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?We have an excellentfull-time opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join usatCygnet Hospital Churchill.This role will be based onour 17 bedded male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.Cygnet Hospital Churchill,with a GoodCQC overall rating and locatedin South / Central London, is a 57 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including an emergency acute admissions service (Juniper Ward) and three high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services (Elm Court, Maple Court and Mulberry Court).In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by two Specialty Doctors and first-class multidisciplinary team.The applicant is also invited to consider taking on the role ofDeputy Medical Directorat the Churchill site. This represents a good opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.Your role responsibilitiesWork as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDTAssess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service usersUndertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatmentParticipate in ward rounds & clinical auditsLead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governanceSupervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearingsParticipate in the 1 in 3 Second telephone on-call rotaWhy Cygnet? Well offer youSalary up to £150,000 per year (DOE)30 days annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programmeResearch opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development GroupMedical Indemnity CoverCompany paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salaryContributory pension schemeFree meals, on-site parkingElectric Car leasing schemeCompany Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptionsGym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness ConsultationsDiscount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights CardSmart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacyWe are looking for someone who is...Fully GMC Registered on the Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry& MBBS (or equivalent) qualifiedApproved Clinician Status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentExperienced & knowledgeable in General Adult PsychiatryKnowledgeable of current issues in General Adult Psychiatryand the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of CapacityA first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notesCommitted to continued professional developmentHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesAble to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamA member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalentSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an ePerson SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssentialPlease refer to job description aboveDesirablePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameCygnet Health CareAddressLondonSE1 7PWEmployer's websitehttps://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)