Resident Medical Officer (RMO)

Cygnet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Junior Doctor for Cygnet Hospital Churchill. The role involves providing on-call cover and ensuring high-quality patient care through a collaborative approach. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are available, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their medical career.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Professional development

Shopping discounts

Travel discounts

Leisure discounts

Healthcare benefits

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Support to complete MRCPsych exams.

Responsibilities

• Assess new referrals and inpatients on admission.
• Ensure physical and mental health care of patients.
• Prescribe and review medication with support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

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 Churchill, a 56-bed inpatient mental health hospital for men. The service includes four wards: two emergency acute admissions (Juniper Court and Palm Court) and two high-support inpatient rehabilitation services (Elm Court and Mulberry Court).

We deliver high-quality care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach within a community atmosphere, focusing on discharge planning from the moment service users arrive.

You'll cover a mix of out-of-hours on-call (5pm - 9am / weekends) and day shifts on both wards, with access to Consultant advice.

You'll be responsible for 2:4 on-call shifts and additional days (approximately 10 weekdays and 4 weekend days over a 4-week period), plus extra on-call days to cover the remainder of the month.

Opportunities for career progression include support to complete MRCPsych exams.

At Cygnet, our perks extend beyond pension schemes and professional development, including shopping, travel, leisure discounts, and various healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects and make a difference every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assess new referrals and inpatients on admission, including thorough history and physical examination.
2. Ensure physical and mental health care of patients through reviews with nursing staff during on-call shifts.
3. Liaise with the on-call Consultant Psychiatrist for advice when necessary.
4. Prescribe and review medication with support from the Consultant Psychiatrist as required.
5. Communicate with MDT members, GPs, relatives, and other professionals as needed.
6. Conduct medical reviews for patients in seclusion or long-term segregation.
7. Complete patient notes and documentation promptly.
8. Receive regular supervision from the Medical Director or nominee to support training and development.
9. Keep the Medical Director updated on clinical matters via appropriate handovers.
10. The role involves working as a ward doctor providing physical and mental health care under clinical supervision.
11. Cover ward doctors' planned leave between 9am-5pm when RMO duties are suspended.