Consultant Psychiatrist (Male LSU) (Medical Director Option Available)

We are seeking an experienced part-time / any 4 days per week Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage and provide senior medical cover on Saunders Ward, our 15-bed male low secure service. There is also an option for the post holder to take on the Medical Director position for Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. 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. 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.

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. This role is based on Saunders Ward, our 15 bedded service providing support for men in a low secure setting. The service aims to enable individuals to reintegrate into the community and is part of the male care pathway at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, which includes our medium secure service on Peplau Ward. Our low secure services provide intensive rehabilitation designed to support individuals to move safely along their care pathway in a safe environment. There is a dynamic programme of therapy and activity, designed to support the transition between inpatient services and the community. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility of patient treatment, whilst liaising closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers etc.) The post holder will be expected to act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.