Job Description

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?
We have an excellent part-time opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at Cygnet working across our Scottish Residential Learning Disability services
Main duties of the job
The Cygnet services covered by this role are:
Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) 10 residents
Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) 12 residents
Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) 2 residents
Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) 14 residents
Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) 18 residents
About us
Cygnet 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.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
62,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VP38E50AA3
Job locations
Dundee
DD5 1PL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Consultant Psychiatrist
Service Line: Learning Disabilities
Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to:Operations Director
We are seeking an experienced part-time (4 sessions/week) Consultant Psychiatrist who will work in our Scottish Residential Learning Disability services and provide senior medical cover to our on-call rota (1 in 5).
The post holder will be the Responsible Medical Officer and will oversee and maintain the care of all residents as required and will also have responsibility for ensuring the good quality of medical care offered in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.
The Cygnet services covered by this role are:
Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) 10 residents
Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) 12 residents
Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) 2 residents
Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) 14 residents
Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) 18 residents
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 youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.
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 Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users residing in Scottish residential services
• 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 patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Produce any require Mental Health Act reports and attend tribunals.
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Scotland Medical Director and Operations Director
• 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.
• Contribute to 1 in 5 On call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to 155,000 per year (pro rata - 62,000 per year)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 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 1000 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
• Electric Car Scheme

We ar Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Consultant Psychiatrist
Service Line: Learning Disabilities
Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director
Managerially Responsible to:Operations Director
We are seeking an experienced part-time (4 sessions/week) Consultant Psychiatrist who will work in our Scottish Residential Learning Disability services and provide senior medical cover to our on-call rota (1 in 5).
The post holder will be the Responsible Medical Officer and will oversee and maintain the care of all residents as required and will also have responsibility for ensuring the good quality of medical care offered in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.
The Cygnet services covered by this role are:
Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) 10 residents
Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) 12 residents
Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) 2 residents
Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) 14 residents
Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) 18 residents
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 youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.
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 Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users residing in Scottish residential services
• 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 patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Produce any require Mental Health Act reports and attend tribunals.
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Scotland Medical Director and Operations Director
• 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.
• Contribute to 1 in 5 On call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to 155,000 per year (pro rata - 62,000 per year)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 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 1000 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
• Electric Car Scheme

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