Consultant Psychiatrist - Male PICU
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £165,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 4BF |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR31 |
Summary
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Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Service Line: Male PICU
Hospital: Cygnet Hospital Joyce Parker, Coventry
Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital and provide senior medical cover on Blythe Ward, our 12 bed Male PICU service due to open in January 2026.
This is part of an expansion of the service. There is already an existing fully functioning PICU (Beck ward) on site which is currently covered by another Consultant Psychiatrist who is also the Medical Director. All PICU consultants are part of the Cygnet PICU peer group who meet weekly for peer support and discussion of complex cases.
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.
Blythe Ward is a 12 bed male PICU which accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals come to us from all areas, including directly from community,from acute, other PICUs and prison services.
Our aim is a short, rapid intervention to help individuals regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting and ultimately return home.
The service provides expert, intensive, short-term, individualised care for men detained under the Mental Health Act. Service users will present with increased risks that require them to be assessed and treated in a PICU environment.
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.
And if interested you’ll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes once an opportunity arises.
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 Blythe 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
Good maintenance of patient records
To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
To 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 the On call rota
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary up to £165,000 per year
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 to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and BlueLights Card
Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
Electric Car Scheme
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 in Adult or Forensic Psychiatry. Prior experience in inpatient acute, PICU or secure settings are desirable.
Knowledge 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
Prior experience
Cygnet have 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.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk
You are also welcome to discuss the role with Dr Ali Isa Alfaraj, Medical Director and/or with Dr Louay Eltagy, Deputy Medical Director. Site visits are also welcomed.
What next?
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