Consultant Psychiatrist - Female Acute
| Posting date: | 04 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £160,000.00 to £160,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £160000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2024 |
| Location: | Durham, DH7 8NT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-24-2659 |
Summary
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 Appletree. Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an acute service for women. This role is based on Bramley Ward, our 15 bed acute mental health service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. 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. And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy 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. Your role responsibilities Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings Participate in the 1 in 6/7 telephone on-call rota Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary up to £160,000 per Annum (depending on experience) Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service Study leave & support with CPD opportunities Opportunity to undertake further learning and development Medical indemnity cover Company paid life assurance scheme Contributory pension scheme Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Cycle to work scheme Access to the NHS Discount Scheme Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks Relocation package will also be considered We are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & 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 Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has 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. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply.