Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disabilities

East Midlands
£175,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Manor & Cygnet Views and provide senior medical cover on our high dependency complex care services for men and women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.Main duties of the jobCygnet Views (DE4 3JP) is a 10 bed high dependency complex care service for women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.Cygnet Manor (NG20 8BA) is a high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.About usCygnet 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.DetailsDate posted14 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£175,000 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberVP920DBADDJob locationsEast MidlandsNG20 8BAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Title: Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist Learning DisabilitiesService & location: Cygnet Manor (Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire) & Cygnet Views (Matlock, Derbyshire)Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical DirectorManagerially Responsible to: Hospital ManagerWe are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Manor & Cygnet Views and provide senior medical cover on our high dependency complex care services for men and women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.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 Manor is our 20 bed service for men based in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire and Cygnet views is our 10 bed service for women in Matlock, DerbyshireThis is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.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.At Cygnet, youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.Main duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Medical Director you will:

Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance
Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs
Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
Coach, mentor & train colleagues
Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff
Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service
Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance
Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9
Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings
Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to [insert service]
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.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Title: Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist Learning DisabilitiesService & location: Cygnet Manor (Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire) & Cygnet Views (Matlock, Derbyshire)Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical DirectorManagerially Responsible to: Hospital ManagerWe are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Manor & Cygnet Views and provide senior medical cover on our high dependency complex care services for men and women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.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 Manor is our 20 bed service for men based in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire and Cygnet views is our 10 bed service for women in Matlock, DerbyshireThis is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.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.At Cygnet, youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.Main duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Medical Director you will:

Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance
Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs
Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
Coach, mentor & train colleagues
Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff
Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service
Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance
Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9
Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings
Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to [insert service]
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.

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