Job Title:

Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical DirectorService and location:

Cygnet Aspen Clinic and Aspen HouseProfessionally Accountable to:

Regional Medical DirectorManagerially Responsible to:

Hospital ManagerWe are seeking an experienced part-time (4 days per week) psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Aspen Clinic and Aspen House, providing senior medical cover within our specialist mental health services for women.Cygnet Aspen Clinic

is a specialist service for women with personality disorder and complex needs. We provide assessment, stabilization, treatment, and rehabilitation for up to 16 women.Cygnet Aspen House

is a 20-bed service specializing in high-support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women with severe and enduring mental illness.The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician, overseeing and maintaining the care of all ward inpatients as required, and will also be responsible for auditing the medical services to ensure quality in accordance with GMC standards and other professional guidelines.In addition to being the Responsible Clinician at [insert ward name], you will serve as the Medical Director at [insert service and number of beds].This is a part-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.6 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.Your expertise will drive life-changing treatments, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.At Cygnet, you''ll enjoy professional development opportunities, discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference every day.Main duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Medical Director, you will:Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for our patientsLead all aspects of clinical practice and exemplify operational excellenceProvide leadership for medical staff, monitoring performance and professional issuesSupervise all consultants, ensuring they supervise SDs and ASsProvide expert support within the service and to the wider teamEnsure quality and compliance with standards and regulationsWork with colleagues to deliver integrated, whole-person careCoach, mentor, and train colleaguesMaintain regular communication and meetings with medical staffAssist in recruitment and retention of medical staffInvolve medical staff in hospital clinical governanceCollaborate with hospital managers to implement CQC outcomesChair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Medical Directors meetingsLiaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director regarding fitness to practice issuesAs a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:Lead high-quality care for patients at Cygnet Aspen Clinic and Aspen HouseAct as a positive role model and maintain a professional attitudeTake responsibility for patient treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teamAssess referrals and conduct mental state examinationsPerform investigations, diagnosis, and treatmentConduct ward rounds, patient reviews, and clinical auditsLead risk assessments, risk management, and clinical governanceSupervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals and attend hearingsLiaise with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient transfers and leaveMaintain accurate patient recordsCommunicate regularly with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager

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