Specialty Doctor - Female Acute (FTC)

Cygnet Health Care

The closing date is 11 December 2024

Job summary

Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?

We have an opportunity for a full-time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Godden Green while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months, until end of February 2025.

Situated in the beautiful countryside of the Kent Weald, near Sevenoaks, Cygnet Godden Green provides specialist Acute and PICU services for women.

This role will be based on Oakwood & Upper Oakwood wards, our 15 and 6 bed female mental health acute services. The services provide a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£90,000 to £90,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP08ECBFA5

Job locations

Godden Green

TN15 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstandingSpecialty Doctorlooking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?

We have an opportunity for afull-timeSpecialty Doctor to shape services atCygnet Hospital Godden Green while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months, until end of February 2025.

Situatedin the beautiful countryside of the Kent Weald, near Sevenoaks,Cygnet Godden Greenprovides specialist Acute and PICU services for women.

This role will be based onOakwood & Upper Oakwood wards,our 15 and 6 bed female mental health acute services. The services provide a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

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

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
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
Car leasing scheme
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
Experienced within a mental health setting
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
Committed to continued professional development
Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent

Our CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstandingSpecialty Doctorlooking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?

We have an opportunity for afull-timeSpecialty Doctor to shape services atCygnet Hospital Godden Green while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months, until end of February 2025.

Situatedin the beautiful countryside of the Kent Weald, near Sevenoaks,Cygnet Godden Greenprovides specialist Acute and PICU services for women.

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

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
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
Car leasing scheme
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
Experienced within a mental health setting
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
Committed to continued professional development
Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent

Our CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Godden Green

TN15 0JR

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Godden Green

TN15 0JR

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Alma Matei

VP08ECBFA5.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£90,000 to £90,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP08ECBFA5

Job locations

Godden Green

TN15 0JR

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