Location
Harrow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£165,000 per year (Negotiable)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Harrow and provide senior medical cover on Roxeth Ward, our 12 bed PICU service for men. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required. You will also 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. The service accepts referrals which may be complex, and the team is experienced in working successfully and robustly with individuals who experience a high level of need and challenges. In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment, fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists. You’ll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes. At Cygnet, you’ll enjoy excellent professional development, 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Roxeth 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. Ensure good maintenance of patient records. 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; 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 1:7 Telephone On-call rota.

Experience
Experience in a similar role is essential.

About You
You should be a positive role model with a commitment to providing high-quality care. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications
Qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with relevant experience and registration with the GMC.

Why Cygnet? We’ll Offer You
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 3x salary, contributory pension scheme, research opportunities, teaching opportunities, company funded cash plan, gym discounts, discount schemes, free meals, on-site parking, EAP support, Smart Health Toolkit, and Electric Car Scheme.