Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist – Female Mental Health Rehabilitation

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellent full‑time opportunity to join us at Cygnet Delfryn Lodge, working within our 24‑bed mental health rehabilitation service for women.

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge provides a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women including High‑Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level
2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level
1). This dual‑level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Women placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings. By combining a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary approach, we deliver high‑quality care using our unique 4‑stage model of care.

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to the service.
• 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 and undertake mental state examinations of service users.
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis and treatment.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical audits.
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management and embed clinical governance within the service.
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & manager hearings and attend hearings.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required.
• Maintain good patient records.
• Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager.
• Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies, maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the telephone on‑call rota dependent on the needs of the region.

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatric medicine.
• 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.
• Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.

• Salary up to £165,000 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 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, the Cygnet CESR programme and the 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 in benefits (free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions).
• Gym discounts across the UK and free online fitness classes with Class Pass, 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 option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy.
• Electric Car Scheme.

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This 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.