Job summary
Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?
With us, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.
We have an opportunity for a full-time Associate Specialist / Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.
This role is based on Saunders Ward, our 15-bed Male low secure ward. The MDT on Saunders aims to provide safe and excellent quality care based on recovery model to their inpatients in a low secure environment using the Mental Health Act 1983, amended 2007 guiding principles, including the one that promotes least restrictive practice.
The MDT staff are actively encouraged and supported to complete Quality Improvement Projects, as part of our supportive culture to continue to improve on the quality of care we provide.
There are excellent opportunities to progress your career in the form of support to complete MRCPsych exams.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. Care is provided within a medium secure perimeter. Inside the hospital, everyone has an individual en-suite bedroom and there is outdoor space available for all.
There are also a range of additional facilities including a vocational cafe, large indoor gym hall, multi-gym, outdoors football pitch and garden area.
The aim at Stevenage is to help people learn how to manage their mental health and reinforce their daily living skills, helping to prepare for independent life.
Saunders Ward supports up to 15 men in a low secure setting. The service aims to enable individuals to reintegrate into the community and is part of the male care pathway at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, which includes our medium secure service on Peplau Ward.
Our low secure services provide intensive rehabilitation designed to support individuals to move safely along their care pathway in a safe environment.
There is a dynamic programme of therapy and activity, designed to support the transition between inpatient services and the community.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an outstandingSpecialtyorAssociate Specialist Doctorlooking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?
With us, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.
We have an opportunity for afull-timeSpecialty Doctor / Associate Specialist to shape services atCygnet Hospital Stevenage while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.
This role is based onSaunders Ward,our 15-bed Male low secure ward.The MDT on Saunders aims to provide safe and excellent quality care based on recovery model to their inpatients in a low secure environment using the Mental Health Act 1983, amended 2007 guiding principles, including the one that promotes least restrictive practice.
Our low secure services provide intensive rehabilitation designed to support people to move safely along their care pathway in a safe environment. There is a dynamic programme of therapy and activity, designed to support the transition between inpatient services and the community.
The MDT staff are actively encouraged and supported to complete Quality Improvement Projects, as part of our supportive culture to continue to improve on the quality of care we provide.
There are excellent opportunities to progress your career in the form of support to complete MRCPsych exams.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your role responsibilities
- Provide high quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
- Participate in weekly ward rounds & attend multidisciplinary meetings
- Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals
- Provide up-to-date clinical information at all meetings
- Ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned
- Audit medical services & ensure compliance with GMC & other professional guidelines
- Uphold policies & procedures and contribute to service governance & development
- Participate in the 1 in 5 On call doctors rota
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Salary up to £90,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Monthly CPD grand rounds where youll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region
- 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
- Appraisal & peer supervision
- 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
- Cygnet Annual Medical Conference, please follow the link to find out more about this years conference
We are looking for someone who is...
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- Recent experience at ST level in General and / or Forensic Psychiatry.
- Preferably MRCPsych or have completed rotational psychiatric training and taken the Royal College of Psychiatrists exams
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice
- An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement & ability to manage risk
- A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
- Committ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an outstandingSpecialtyorAssociate Specialist Doctorlooking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?
With us, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.
We have an opportunity for afull-timeSpecialty Doctor / Associate Specialist to shape services atCygnet Hospital Stevenage while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.
This role is based onSaunders Ward,our 15-bed Male low secure ward.The MDT on Saunders aims to provide safe and excellent quality care based on recovery model to their inpatients in a low secure environment using the Mental Health Act 1983, amended 2007 guiding principles, including the one that promotes least restrictive practice.
Our low secure services provide intensive rehabilitation designed to support people to move safely along their care pathway in a safe environment. There is a dynamic programme of therapy and activity, designed to support the transition between inpatient services and the community.
The MDT staff are actively encouraged and supported to complete Quality Improvement Projects, as part of our supportive culture to continue to improve on the quality of care we provide.
There are excellent opportunities to progress your career in the form of support to complete MRCPsych exams.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your role responsibilities
- Provide high quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
- Participate in weekly ward rounds & attend multidisciplinary meetings
- Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals
- Provide up-to-date clinical information at all meetings
- Ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned
- Audit medical services & ensure compliance with GMC & other professional guidelines
- Uphold policies & procedures and contribute to service governance & development
- Participate in the 1 in 5 On call doctors rota
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Salary up to £90,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Monthly CPD grand rounds where youll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region
- 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
- Appraisal & peer supervision
- 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
- Cygnet Annual Medical Conference, please follow the link to find out more about this years conference
We are looking for someone who is...
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- Recent experience at ST level in General and / or Forensic Psychiatry.
- Preferably MRCPsych or have completed rotational psychiatric training and taken the Royal College of Psychiatrists exams
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice
- An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement & ability to manage risk
- A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
- Committ
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.