Consultant Psychiatrist
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Job Title:Consultant Psychiatrist
Service & location:Cygnet Hospital Hexham, Northumberland
Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager
Salary: Up to £170,000 per year
We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Hexham and provide senior medical cover on Franklin ward, our 10 bedded female PICU 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.
At Cygnet, you’ll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every d
ay.
Main duties and Responsibilities…
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Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Franklin Ward
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Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
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Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
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Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
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Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
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Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
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Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
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Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearings
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Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
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Good maintenance of patient records
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To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
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To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
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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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Contribute to the Telephone On call Rota
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
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Salary up to £170,000 per year
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Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
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5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
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Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
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Contributory pension scheme
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Research opportunities t
o include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group -
Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
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Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
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Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
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Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
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Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
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Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
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Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
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Electric Car Scheme
We are looking for someone who is...
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Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
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Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
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Experienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality]
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Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
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A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
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Committed to continued professional development
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Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Cygnet have 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 outsta
nding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
What next?
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Key skills extracted
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Our tips for applying
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⭐ Highlight your GMC full registration and Approved Clinician/Responsible Clinician status prominently at the top of your CV — the advert lists RC responsibility as a core requirement for this post.
📊 Quantify your inpatient caseload experience: e.g. 'Managed a 12-bed acute ward, conducting weekly ward rounds for 12 inpatients and completing 40+ mental state examinations per month'.
🎯 Explicitly reference PICU experience in your personal statement — the role covers a 10-bedded female PICU, so demonstrating prior PICU or acute psychiatric inpatient experience will differentiate your application.
🌐 Detail your MHA tribunal and Ministry of Justice experience: e.g. 'Prepared and presented reports for 15+ MHA tribunals annually and liaised with MoJ for Section 17 leave approvals', as both are named duties in the advert.
🤝 Showcase your MDT leadership credentials — the advert emphasises leading a team including Specialty Doctor, nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist, so cite specific examples of chairing MDT meetings or supervising junior medical staff.
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- •Served as Responsible Clinician for a 12-bed acute PICU, conducting weekly ward rounds and completing over 200 mental state examinations annually in compliance with GMC good medical practice standards.
- •Prepared and presented reports for 18 Mental Health Act tribunals in a single year, achieving a 95% panel readiness rating and zero adjournments due to documentation gaps.
- •Led quarterly clinical audit programme across a 3-ward inpatient unit, identifying 4 governance improvement areas that reduced incident reporting backlogs by 30% within 6 months.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Cygnet Hospital Hexham's Consultant Psychiatrist role on Franklin Ward is precisely the senior clinical leadership position I have been seeking. With established Responsible Clinician status and extensive PICU inpatient experience, I am well placed to oversee treatment plans, lead risk management processes and maintain GMC standards of good medical practice for your 10-bedded female PICU service.
My background in acute and intensive psychiatric care has equipped me to chair multidisciplinary teams comprising nurses, psychologists and occupational therapists, conduct thorough mental state examinations, and prepare robust reports for Mental Health Act tribunals. I have also developed productive working relationships with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient leave and transfers, and I maintain an active CPD portfolio in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists requirements.
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Likely interview questions
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Technical
- ›How do you approach risk assessment and risk management for a patient admitted to a female PICU setting?
- ›Walk us through your process for preparing a report for a Mental Health Act tribunal.
- ›How do you ensure clinical governance standards are embedded within a ward environment?
- ›Describe your experience liaising with the Ministry of Justice regarding patient leave and transfers.
- ›How do you maintain CPD compliance with the Royal College of Psychiatrists whilst managing a full inpatient caseload?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you led a multidisciplinary team through a complex or high-risk patient case — what was your approach and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to challenge a clinical decision made by a colleague in the interest of patient safety.
- ›Give an example of when you introduced or improved a clinical audit process on your ward.
- ›Tell me about a time you had to communicate difficult news to a patient's family — how did you handle it?
- ›Describe a time you managed a particularly challenging on-call situation and how you prioritised competing demands.
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Tell me about a time you led a multidisciplinary team through a complex or high-risk patient case — what was your approach and what was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you had to challenge a clinical decision made by a colleague in the interest of patient safety.