Consultant Psychiatrist

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellent full-time opportunity at Cygnet Acer Clinic, our 28‑bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28-bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs.

The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re‑socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Acer Clinic and provide senior medical cover on Acer Upper, our mental health acute service for women.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required, and will have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance with 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.

Status:
Professionally Accountable to:
Regional Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to:
Hospital Manager

Salary:
Up to £165,000 per year (depending on experience)

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Acer Upper 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 multi-disciplinary 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 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 any other concerned bodies; maintain 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

• 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 and mental health diagnosis
• 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
• A 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 including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical…