Consultant Psychiatrist; Female Personality Disorders

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist (Female Personality Disorders)
Job summary

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Beckton and provide senior medical cover care to 15 inpatients on Upping Ward, our Intensive Support Service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex mental health needs.

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  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, psychologist and occupational therapist.

You'll also have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.
Main duties of the job Cygnet Hospital Beckton has four different specialist wards including PICU, acute admissions and personality disorder services.

We accept emergency and planned, pre-assessed admissions. Our aim is to support individual service user recovery and integration back into the community, as quickly as possible.

We have a multi-disciplinary team of specialists and offer a very broad range of therapies.

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 us Cygnet 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.
Details Date posted
19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
160,000 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberVPC
268DF
1AJob locations

LondonE6 6ZB
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job Title:

Consultant Psychiatrist Service Line:
Female Personality Disorders Professionally Accountable to:
Medical Director Managerially Responsible to:
Hospital Manager We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Beckton and provide senior medical cover on Upping Ward, our 15 bed Intensive Support Service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex mental health needs.

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 service pathway provides a robust programme of care for women with challenging high risk behaviour who experience difficulties with engagement with therapeutic programmes. We aim to meet the needs of these women, who may have had previous inappropriate placements, in a less restrictive  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 qualifie d nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

And youll have the 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…