Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director - North East PICU & Acute 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. Apart from being the Responsible Clinician at Franklin ward, you will also be the Medical Director for our PICU and Acute services based in the North East of England. Main duties of the job Cygnet Hospital Hexham is a 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs, built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, the hospital will provide an important and much needed service for service users within the North East of England. About us Cygnet has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years and has a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. We maintain good relationships with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around is what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. This role is a full time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. As a Medical Director you will: Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care. Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence. Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance. Supervise all consultants and ensure consultants are supervising SDs and ASs. 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. Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff. Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service. Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance. Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9. Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings. Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff. As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will: Lead on the provision of high quality care to service users admitted to Franklin Ward. Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, 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 ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits. Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service. Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & management hearings & attend hearings. Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required. Maintain good patient records. Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager. 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 insert frequency telephone on call rota. Benefits Salary up to £175,000 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 3 salary. Contributory pension scheme. Research opportunities including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group. Teaching opportunities within the Cygnet CESR and MRCPsych programmes. Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives. Company funded cash plan allowing up to £1,000 per annum in benefits (physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans, free prescriptions). Gym discounts across the UK, 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 prescription delivery. Electric car scheme. We are looking for someone who is Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified. Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status. Experienced & knowledgeable in insert speciality . Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity. A first rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes. Committed to continued professional development. Able to work as part of a multi disciplinary team. A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent. 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. Person Specification Please refer to the job description above. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions. £175,000 a year (depending on experience).
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director - North East PICU & Acute 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. Apart from being the Responsible Clinician at Franklin ward, you will also be the Medical Director for our PICU and Acute services based in the North East of England. Main duties of the job Cygnet Hospital Hexham is a 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs, built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, the hospital will provide an important and much needed service for service users within the North East of England. About us Cygnet has been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years and has a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. We maintain good relationships with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around is what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. This role is a full time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. As a Medical Director you will: Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care. Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence. Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance. Supervise all consultants and ensure consultants are supervising SDs and ASs. 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. Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff. Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service. Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance. Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9. Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings. Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff. As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will: Lead on the provision of high quality care to service users admitted to Franklin Ward. Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, 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 ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits. Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service. Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & management hearings & attend hearings. Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required. Maintain good patient records. Ensure regular communication with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager. 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 insert frequency telephone on call rota. Benefits Salary up to £175,000 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 3 salary. Contributory pension scheme. Research opportunities including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group. Teaching opportunities within the Cygnet CESR and MRCPsych programmes. Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives. Company funded cash plan allowing up to £1,000 per annum in benefits (physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans, free prescriptions). Gym discounts across the UK, 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 prescription delivery. Electric car scheme. We are looking for someone who is Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified. Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status. Experienced & knowledgeable in insert speciality . Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity. A first rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes. Committed to continued professional development. Able to work as part of a multi disciplinary team. A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent. 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. Person Specification Please refer to the job description above. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions. £175,000 a year (depending on experience).
Salary; Up to £35,000 dependant on experience This role is a hybrid with some travel required across our locations in the North West, Yorkshire and Midlands, with occasional group wide meetings across our locations in the UK. Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in We're looking for a proactive and experienced Employment Relations Advisor to join Witherslack Group and play a vital role in supporting managers across a regional area with employee relations matters. In this fast-paced position, you will provide expert guidance on disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, flexible working, attendance, and capability issues, ensuring managers feel confident and supported in their people decisions. You'll work closely with senior HR colleagues, Head Teachers, and Registered Managers to deliver effective and innovative HR solutions that align with our evolving business needs and growth plans. As a trusted advisor, you will manage a high volume of employee relations cases with accuracy and attention to detail, while using HR metrics to influence decision-making and improve organisational performance. Flexibility to travel within your region and occasionally beyond is essential, as you collaborate across locations to embed HR policies and support continuous improvement. If you thrive on variety, enjoy solving complex people challenges, and want to contribute to an organisation dedicated to delivering better outcomes for young people, this role is a great opportunity for you. Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Significant experience working as an Employment Relations Advisor in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on employee relations practices and managing a high volume of ER cases. Level 3 CIPD qualification or equivalent, demonstrating solid HR knowledge and professionalism. Proven ability to provide independent advice and make confident decisions, offering practical solutions while anticipating and overcoming challenges. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to build and maintain credible business relationships quickly, influencing and challenging constructively when needed. Highly confidential and capable of handling sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion. Proactive, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders, with flexibility to travel within and beyond the region as required. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Salary; Up to £35,000 dependant on experience This role is a hybrid with some travel required across our locations in the North West, Yorkshire and Midlands, with occasional group wide meetings across our locations in the UK. Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in We're looking for a proactive and experienced Employment Relations Advisor to join Witherslack Group and play a vital role in supporting managers across a regional area with employee relations matters. In this fast-paced position, you will provide expert guidance on disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, flexible working, attendance, and capability issues, ensuring managers feel confident and supported in their people decisions. You'll work closely with senior HR colleagues, Head Teachers, and Registered Managers to deliver effective and innovative HR solutions that align with our evolving business needs and growth plans. As a trusted advisor, you will manage a high volume of employee relations cases with accuracy and attention to detail, while using HR metrics to influence decision-making and improve organisational performance. Flexibility to travel within your region and occasionally beyond is essential, as you collaborate across locations to embed HR policies and support continuous improvement. If you thrive on variety, enjoy solving complex people challenges, and want to contribute to an organisation dedicated to delivering better outcomes for young people, this role is a great opportunity for you. Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Significant experience working as an Employment Relations Advisor in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on employee relations practices and managing a high volume of ER cases. Level 3 CIPD qualification or equivalent, demonstrating solid HR knowledge and professionalism. Proven ability to provide independent advice and make confident decisions, offering practical solutions while anticipating and overcoming challenges. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to build and maintain credible business relationships quickly, influencing and challenging constructively when needed. Highly confidential and capable of handling sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion. Proactive, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders, with flexibility to travel within and beyond the region as required. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Project Officer with SPSS We are currently recruiting for a Project Officer to start immediately for 5 months The role is Hybrid- 2 days in the office and 3 days from home and working on a full-time basis and is paying a competitive 28,304 -£30,886 - £17.81 - £19,49 an hour depending experience - Based in Tower Hill WHO WILL YOU BE WORKING FOR? Our client is an established non-profit healthcare membership body. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Conduct literature searches and summarise key information, identifying relevant standards and measurable criteria relating to the quality of healthcare delivery, depending on the requirement of the project. Clean and analyse quantitative data using SPSS and Excel to meet project deadlines and help develop internal guidance for new analysis. Organise and oversee data submissions from services, providing support and resolving queries where required. Maintain existing databases, and design and manage new databases as required by the project/programme. Draft project materials including guidance documents, newsletters, service updates and other communications. Including work to improve project documentation and processes. Provide general administrative support such as minute taking, booking travel and arranging mail-outs. Assist in preparing materials, data summaries and reports for meetings and visits. Support the planning, organisation and delivery of online and in-person meetings, including advisory groups, committee meetings, workshops and occasional service visits, workshops, and events. This may include support for online meetings and workshops and events by webinar. Organise and attend online or face-to-face regional workshops between data collection cycles and facilitate group discussions with clinicians, service users and carers (the extent this is required will vary, depending on the project). ABOUT YOU? Experience of data analysis using a statistical programme such as SPSS Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience of working with health services or experience of conducting clinical audit, quality improvement work or other equivalent experience, such as research
Feb 04, 2026
Seasonal
Project Officer with SPSS We are currently recruiting for a Project Officer to start immediately for 5 months The role is Hybrid- 2 days in the office and 3 days from home and working on a full-time basis and is paying a competitive 28,304 -£30,886 - £17.81 - £19,49 an hour depending experience - Based in Tower Hill WHO WILL YOU BE WORKING FOR? Our client is an established non-profit healthcare membership body. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Conduct literature searches and summarise key information, identifying relevant standards and measurable criteria relating to the quality of healthcare delivery, depending on the requirement of the project. Clean and analyse quantitative data using SPSS and Excel to meet project deadlines and help develop internal guidance for new analysis. Organise and oversee data submissions from services, providing support and resolving queries where required. Maintain existing databases, and design and manage new databases as required by the project/programme. Draft project materials including guidance documents, newsletters, service updates and other communications. Including work to improve project documentation and processes. Provide general administrative support such as minute taking, booking travel and arranging mail-outs. Assist in preparing materials, data summaries and reports for meetings and visits. Support the planning, organisation and delivery of online and in-person meetings, including advisory groups, committee meetings, workshops and occasional service visits, workshops, and events. This may include support for online meetings and workshops and events by webinar. Organise and attend online or face-to-face regional workshops between data collection cycles and facilitate group discussions with clinicians, service users and carers (the extent this is required will vary, depending on the project). ABOUT YOU? Experience of data analysis using a statistical programme such as SPSS Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience of working with health services or experience of conducting clinical audit, quality improvement work or other equivalent experience, such as research
