Consultant Psychiatrist (Female Acute)

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke and provide senior medical cover on Sandford Ward, our 16 bed Female acute service. 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. And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke has a "Good" overall CQC rating and provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder for up to 71 patients. 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.