Speciality Doctor

Cygnet Health Care; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brighouse seeks a part-time Specialty Doctor to provide psychiatric care in their rehabilitation service. The role offers a salary up to £63,000 for 32 hours a week, with pathways for career progression to Consultant level. The ideal candidate will be fully GMC registered and experienced in Neuropsychiatry, contributing to high-quality patient care and participating in multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Study leave and budget

Discount schemes

Free meals

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and psychiatric support to inpatients.
• Assess and treat patients under Consultant supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Neuropsychiatry knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

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

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.

We are seeking an experienced part‑time (32 hours / 4 days per week) Specialty Doctor to work at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse and provide psychiatric care in our mental health rehabilitation service for men.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse is a high‑support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men, with a capacity of 21 beds in a relaxed, calm, and homely environment. The focus is on preparing individuals for discharge or supporting longer‑term optimal functioning.

Job responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients
• Carry out assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients under Consultant supervision
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
• Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
• Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
• Attend all mandatory training (e.g. BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S)
• Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and other concerned bodies; maintain appropriate reports
• Participate in the duty doctor on‑call rota as required by regional needs

Why Cygnet?

• Salary up to £63,000 per year for 4 days per week (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in‑house CPD/peer group programme
• Company‑paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3× salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Company‑funded cash plan with up to £1,000 per annum worth of benefits, including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym discounts across the UK with free online fitness classes, nutritional programmes and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes (Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, Blue Lights Card)
• Free meals, on‑site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24‑hour GP service with prescription delivery option
• Electric Car Scheme

Our CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level. You’ll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties, have an educational supervisor to review your progress, and receive support with MRCPsych exams.

Qualifications and experience

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Neuropsychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• First‑rate communicator with strong interview, assessment and treatment skills; able to write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

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 a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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