Overview

Job Title: Medical Director and Consultant PsychiatristLearning Disabilities Service and location: Cygnet Manor (Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire) and Cygnet Views (Matlock, Derbyshire). Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director. Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager.We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Manor and Cygnet Views and provide senior medical cover on our high dependency complex care services for men and women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. 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. Cygnet Manor is our 20 bed service for men based in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire and Cygnet Views is our 10 bed service for women in Matlock, Derbyshire. This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. 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. 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 ResponsibilitiesAs a Medical Director you will:

Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care

Lead on all aspects of clinical practice and serve as an example of operational excellence

Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance

Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs

Provide expert knowledge and support within the service and to the wider team

Ensure quality and compliance with internal and external standards and regulations

Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care

Coach, mentor and train colleagues

Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff

Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service

Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance

Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9

Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings

Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to [insert 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 and managers'' 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 communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager

Communicate effectively 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 [insert frequency] Telephone On call rota

Requirements

Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status

Experienced and knowledgeable in Learning Disability Psychiatry

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 and treat patients and write clear, comprehensive medical notes

Committed to continued professional development

Experience in leadership and management

Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

What next?If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk

Benefits and Rewards

Group Pension: monthly contributions into your pension pot

Free Mortgage Broker and Insurance Cover (via LandC)

Enhanced Maternity pay

Free Life Assurance Cover

Meal provisions, on-site parking and EAP support

Other voluntary benefits and discounts as listed

Application Process (Summary)Step 1: Application Submission. Step 2: Automated Confirmation. Step 3: Application Review. Step 4: Initial Screening. Step 5: Interview. Step 6: Feedback and Offer.

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