Consultant Psychiatrist; Female Acute

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke and provide senior medical cover on Sandford Ward, our 16 bed Female acute service.

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.

In 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.

And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke has a "Good" overall CQC rating and provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder for up to 71 patients.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility of patient treatment, 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.

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.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Service Line:Female Acute

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 Kewstoke
and provide senior medical cover on
Sandford Ward
,our 16 bed Female acute service.

Sandford Ward is our female acute service, providing a safe and stabilising environment for women who may require an emergency admission or who are in crisis.

The focus of the service is to help stabilise and settle individuals and assess their needs thoroughly. During their time on the ward, service users may have their medications adjusted and other interventions will be considered and, where appropriate, put into place.

Service users on Sandford Ward have support from the full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with a range of interventions available. Sandford Ward aims to work collaboratively with service users and their family/carers in formulating and providing person-centred care tailored towards each individual needs, to help prepare for independent life back in the community or for moving into mainstream rehabilitation.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain th e 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.

In 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.

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Flexible Working and Job Share Opportunities

We support flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking alternative working arrangements, including adjusted hours, start and finish times, and compressed hours where service needs allow.

We also welcome applications for job share opportunities, which will be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

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