Resident Medical Officer

Cygnet Group; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national mental health service provider is seeking a Resident Medical Officer to provide on-call cover at their state-of-the-art hospital in Oldbury. The role involves ECGs, blood tests, and patient assessments, all while offering support from experienced consultants. The ideal candidate is GMC registered with an MBBS and possesses excellent decision-making skills. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 is offered along with a range of benefits including professional development opportunities and health support.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

Medical indemnity cover

CPD support and study leave

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free meals on shift

Company paid life assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the NHS Discount Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Smart Health Toolkit for fitness and health checks

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualifications are essential.
• Excellent clinical decision-maker with sound judgment and the ability to manage risk.
• Experience in Psychiatry is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call cover for the hospital during specified hours.
• Carry out ECGs, blood tests, and patient admissions.
• Perform risk assessments and patient assessments.

Skills

Excellent clinical decision-making

Communication and assessment skills

Ability to manage risk

Experience in Psychiatry

Teamwork

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

As Resident Medical Officer, you'll play a crucial role providing On Call cover for Cygnet Hospital Oldbury. This is our 27 bed state‑of‑the‑art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.

The RMO is the Doctor covering On Calls between 5pm and 9am on weekdays and weekends. Generally the RMO will work on a rota of 4 days on / 3 days off every week.

Advice and guidance is available from the Consultants On Call and weekly supervision will be offered within the above hours.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others, every day.

In the role, you'll carry out

• ECGs
• Bloods
• NG tubing
• Patient admissions
• Patient assessments
• Risk assessments

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary up to £60,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Medical indemnity cover
• CPD support and study leave
• Active participation in clinical governanceGenerous annual leave entitlement
• Learning and development opportunities
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• 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
• An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement, the ability to manage risk & know when to ask for help
• Preferably experienced in Psychiatry
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A first‑rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development

Cygnet have 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.

What next?

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