Specialty Doctor

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

With us, youll have the opportunityto progress your career to Consultant levelthrough our prestigiousCESR programme.

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

This role will be based on our inpatient Rehabilitation services at Cygnet Colchester and the post holder will be rotating wards in accordance with service needs.

The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.

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 1:7 On call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £80,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Generous exam & study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc
• Monthly CPD grand rounds where youll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region
• Financial support for further training & personal development
• Appraisal & peer supervision
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Post registration experience as a Ward Doctor / Specialist Doctor role in Psychiatry
• 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 receive support with MRCPsych exams.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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

Colchester

CO4 5HF

Employer's website

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