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Job Title: Consultant PsychiatristService Line: Female Low Secure Mental HealthProfessionally Accountable to: Medical DirectorManagerially Responsible to: Hospital ManagerWe are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield and provide senior medical cover on our 15 bed low secure mental health ward 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 to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.This role is based on Spencer Ward, our 15 bed in patient service providing assessment and treatment for women with mental disorders. Treatment is aimed at identification and management of needs rather than just a particular diagnosis.On Spencer Ward, our service users are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every individual has the potential for recovery, personal growth and an improved quality of life.By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, we deliver high-quality care using our unique 4 stage model of care.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 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 Spencer WardAct 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 teamAssess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service usersUndertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatmentConduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical auditsLead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the serviceSupervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearingsLiaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as requiredGood maintenance of patient recordsTo ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital ManagerTo 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 Telephone On call rota dependent on the needs of the regionWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary up to £174,000 per year (Depending on Experience)Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programmeCompany paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salaryContributory pension schemeResearch opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development GroupTeaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programmeOpportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiativesCompany 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 prescriptionsGym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness ConsultationsDiscount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights CardFree meals, on-site parking and EAP supportSmart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacyElectric Car SchemeWe are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC StatusExperienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality]Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of CapacityA first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notesCommitted to continued professional developmentAble to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamA member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalentCygnet 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. As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:Secure servicesAutism Spectrum DisorderAcute and PICUNeuropsychiatric ServicesMental Health RehabilitationOlder AdultsPersonality DisorderEating DisorderCAMHSDeafness and Mental HealthLearning DisabilityWe 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.RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.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