Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist
hace 4 días
Oldham
Medical Director & Consultant PsychiatristWe are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Kenney House and provide senior medical cover on our 16 bed acute service for women. 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 with GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. Apart from being the Responsible Clinician at Cygnet Kenney House, you will also be the Medical Director on Baldock ward, our 16 bed female emergency acute inpatient service.This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.About usCygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. 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 most services rated Good or Outstanding.Main duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Medical Director you will:Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our careLead on all aspects of clinical practice and serve as an example of operational excellenceProvide leadership for medical staff on professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performanceSupervise consultants and ensure supervision of SDs and ASsProvide expert knowledge and support within the service and to the wider teamEnsure quality and compliance with internal and external standards and regulationsWork with colleagues to provide integrated, whole-person treatment and careCoach, mentor and train colleaguesEnsure regular communication and meetings with medical staffAssist in recruitment and retention of medical staff for a high-quality clinical serviceEnsure medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governanceWork with hospital managers to lead on CQC outcomesChair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetingsLiaise with the Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director regarding fitness to practice concerns for medical staffAs a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:Lead on the provision of high-quality care to service users admitted to Baldock wardBe a positive role model toward patients, families, visitors and staffTake overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary teamAssess referrals and undertake mental state examinationsUndertake investigations, diagnosis and treatment as appropriateConduct ward rounds, patient reviews and clinical auditsLead risk assessment, risk management and embed clinical governanceSupervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearingsLiaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and leave approvalsMaintain good patient recordsMaintain regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital ManagerCommunicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff and other stakeholders; maintain appropriate reportsAttend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to GMC CPD standardsContribute to the on-call rotaWhy Cygnet? Well offer youSalary up to £175,000 per year (dependent on experience)Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service5 days study leave, study budget and CPD/peer-group programmeCompany-paid Life Assurance (3x salary)Contributory pension schemeResearch opportunities including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development GroupTeaching opportunities including medical student teaching and Cygnet MRCPsych programmeOpportunity to lead and participate in QI and Audit initiativesCash plan with benefits including therapies, optical/dental, prescriptions, etc.Gym discounts and wellbeing benefitsDiscount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights CardFree meals, on-site parking and EAP supportSmart Health Toolkit with 24-hour GP serviceElectric Car SchemeRequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check; an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.Qualifications: Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent); Specialist Register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC status; MRCPsych or equivalent; knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice.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 information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr