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Are you an outstanding Medical Director or ambitious Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?We have an excellent full-time opportunity for a Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, located in Derbyshire. This is our brand new specialist 24 bed mental health hospital for women due to open mid 2025.Main duties of the jobApart from being the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, you will also be the Responsible Clinician on our 12 bed eating disorders service for women. This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.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.Date posted01 May 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa3175,000 a year (Negotiable)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberVP78560006Job locationsShipleyDE75 7JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Medical Director or ambitious Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?We have an excellentfull-timeopportunity for aMedical Director&Consultant Psychiatristto join us atCygnet Hospital Elowen,located inDerbyshire.This isour brand new specialist 24 bed mixed gender mental health hospital due to open mid 2025.Apart from being the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, you will also be theResponsible Clinicianon our 12 bed, mixed gender,highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI.This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.In this role, youll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to oversee the delivery of the very best care - fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy 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.Your role responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
• 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• From xc2xa3175,000 per year (Negotiation possible)
• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets 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
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to xc2xa31000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Cygnet Annual Medical Conference

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered with a relevant medical qualification
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• An accomplished leader & clinician with strong line management & communication skills
• Experienced within a mental health setting and a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical governance
• Skilled in medical appraisals, clinical supervision, case investigation & case management
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Cygnethas 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.What next?If you care about making a Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Medical Director or ambitious Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?We have an excellentfull-timeopportunity for aMedical Director&Consultant Psychiatristto join us atCygnet Hospital Elowen,located inDerbyshire.This isour brand new specialist 24 bed mixed gender mental health hospital due to open mid 2025.Apart from being the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, you will also be theResponsible Clinicianon our 12 bed, mixed gender,highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI.This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.In this role, youll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to oversee the delivery of the very best care - fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy 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.Your role responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
• 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• From xc2xa3175,000 per year (Negotiation possible)
• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets 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
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to xc2xa31000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Cygnet Annual Medical Conference

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered with a relevant medical qualification
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• An accomplished leader & clinician with strong line management & communication skills
• Experienced within a mental health setting and a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical governance
• Skilled in medical appraisals, clinical supervision, case investigation & case management
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Cygnethas 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.What next?If you care about making aPerson SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential

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