Speciality Doctor

Cygnet Group; Kewstoke; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Study leave and CPD

Life Assurance 3x salary

Contributory pension

Research & development group

Discount schemes (Perkbox, NHS)

Free meals & on-site parking

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Lodge Kewstoke is seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor to provide psychiatric care on our 12-bed high‑support inpatient rehabilitation service for men with enduring mental illness. The role is full‑time, rotation across wards, and supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to risk‑managed, recovery‑focused care, participate in weekly meetings, and have access to substantial professional development, MRCPsych support, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Experienced in General Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.
• 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 and risk management.
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess and write medical notes.
• Committed to continued professional development.
• Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act or RC Psych, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Assess referrals and undertake mental state examinations of service users.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and attend multidisciplinary meetings.
• Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings and mental health review tribunals.
• Provide up-to-date clinical information at all meetings.
• Ensure medical decisions are implemented as planned.
• Audit medical services and ensure GMC compliance.
• Uphold policies and contribute to governance and development.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required by region.

Skills

GMC registered

MBBS (or equivalent)

Psychiatry experience

MDT collaboration

Mental health legislation

Clinical decision making

Communication

CPD

Section 12 MHA

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Education

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.

• Job Title:Specialty Doctor
• Service Line:Male Rehabilitation
• Professionally Accountable to:Consultant Psychiatrist
• Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

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

We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Lodge Kewstoke and provide psychiatric care onour 12 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have enduring mental illness and may have been detained under the Mental Health Act.

At Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke we are looking to rotate Specialty Doctors between wards so there is an opportunity to gain a varied clinical exposure as well as a chance to work with different consultants.

Cygnet Lodge Kewstoke provides a high quality care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach in a community facing environment. We focus on successful discharge planning from the moment individuals arrive.

Service users may have a range of mental health difficulties, including personality disorder or a mild learning disability (as a secondary diagnosis). Our approach focuses on a culture of risk management balanced with therapeutic optimism, where men have the opportunity to develop and practice skillsthey will need in a safe environment.

You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

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.

Main duties and 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 the On call rota in line with the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary up to £90,000 per year
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet's co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Perkbox, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Experienced in General Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis
• 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 Portfolio Pathway

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level - and you'll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

You'll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development - and you'll receive support with MRCPsych exams.

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.