Resident Medical Officer

Cygnet Group; Wales; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60,000

Medical indemnity cover

CPD support and study leave

Clinical governance involvement

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Free meals on shift

Life assurance scheme

Contributory pension

NHS Discount Scheme

Cycle to work

Smart Health Toolkit

Job summary

Cygnet Group in Wales is seeking an on-call Resident Medical Officer to provide cover for our female mental health rehabilitation services. The role follows a 4 days on / 4 days off rota, with on-call shifts from 5pm to 9am and weekends, supported by Consultants.

Applicants must be GMC registered with MBBS and will assess patients on admission, manage physical and mental health care, conduct risk assessments and work with the MDT to deliver high-quality care. Salary up to £60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical decision making and sound judgement.
• First-rate communication skills for interviewing, assessing and documenting.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Assess all patients on admission with thorough history and examination.
• Ensure physical and mental health care is monitored during on-call periods.
• Carry out physical examinations including ECGs and bloods; conduct risk and mental health assessments.
• Liaise with on-call Consultant Psychiatrists for advice and decisions.
• Prescribe and review medications with Consultant support; ensure timely handovers.
• Be supervised weekly by Consultant Psychiatrist to support training and development.
• Communicate with MDT, GP, relatives and other agencies as needed.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Communication

Risk management

Teamwork

Education

MBBS (GMC registered)

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.

Job Title: Resident Medical Officer

Service Line: Female Mental Health Rehabilitation / Female Low Secure

Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

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 Delfryn Lodge and House and Rhyd Alyn.

Cygnet Delfryn House is our new Low Secure service for women in North Wales. We support women across two wards, specialising in mental health and personality disorders. The service is due to open in early 2027 and is accepting referrals now.

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge provides a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women, including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community / Open Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual-level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace.

Rhyd Alyn is a six bed community rehabilitation (level 1) service for women who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at Cygnet Delfryn Lodge. We also accept referrals from other high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services as well as directly from the community.

The RMO is the doctor onsite covering on calls between 5pm and 9am and weekend shifts. Generally the RMO will work on a rota of 4 days on / 4 days off.

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.

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Main duties and Responsibilities…

• Assess all patients on admission by completing a thorough history and examination including physical examination.
• Ensure physical health and mental health care of patients are being met with reviews with the nursing staff whilst on call.
• Carry out physical examinations including ECGs & Bloods
• Conduct risk assessments and mental health assessments for patients
• Liaise with the Consultant Psychiatrists on call when necessary for advice.
• Prescribe and review medication with the support of the Consultant Psychiatrist on call when required.
• Be supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist weekly to ensure training needs analysis and personal development plan.
• Ensure the Responsible Clinician is kept updated in a timely manner regarding all clinical matters arising whilst on call by submitting appropriate handovers.
• Liaise with all members of the MDT, GP’s, relatives and other professional agencies as needed.

• 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 governance
• Generous 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 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’. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.