Consultant Psychiatrist

Cygnet Health Care ,
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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An opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our vibrant and highly experienced multi-disciplinary team at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. We offer a therapeutic environment for up to 86 patients, which is split into 6 wards where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes. We provide two separate care pathways for men and women from locked acute admissions services to low secure through to medium secure services. As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will have clinical responsibility for patients and their treatment plans on a medium secure female ward and part of a low secure male ward. This role will lead on risk management and embedding clinical governance within the hospital. There is a requirement to participate in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings, Care Programme Approach Meetings (CPA's), Mental Health Review Tribunals (MHRT's) ensuring that full and up-to-date clinical information is available to the meeting and ensuring that medical decisions are implemented as planned. The successful candidate will become part of an established onsite team comprising of Specialty Doctors, Consultant Psychiatrists, a Medical Director, Allied Health Professionals, Psychologists, Management, Nursing Staff and Healthcare Support Workers. Our Consultant Psychiatrists also need to have... * GMC and specialist registration (CCT/CESR) in Forensic Psychiatry * Section 12 Approval and AC Status * Experience of working within an adult mental health / forensic setting * Royal College of Psychiatrists membership or equivalent * Excellent verbal / written communication skills to consult with patients / staff members effectively and document clear and comprehensive medical notes * Have a clear understanding of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice * An MBBS (or equivalent) medical qualification * Experience in making clinical decisions along with knowledge of risk assessment and management principles * Proven record of CPD (Continued Professional Development) Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... * A competitive salary depending on your experience * Expert clinical supervision from a highly experienced and long serving onsite Medical Director along with peer support from an inter-disciplinary team * NHS and employee discounts * Free meals on shifts * Internal and external opportunities for CPD, appraisal and revalidation support * Medical indemnity cover * Free onsite parking * The opportunity to attend an internal monthly Medical Professionals Event - fantastic for networking and clinical case discussion * Active participation in clinical governance * Generous annual leave entitlement and study leave (with funding support) * Contributory pension scheme Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years. At Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, our team of professionals are dedicated to delivering superior patient care through a range of a range of proven models of treatment. We provide a range diagnostic assessments along with comprehensive psychological input and a variety of therapies that support personalised client care, with a key focus towards independent living. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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