Speciality Doctor

Cygnet Health Care; Mynydd Isa; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Wales is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join their rehabilitation service for women. This role provides the opportunity to progress to Consultant level through a prestigious CESR programme. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing psychiatric care, assessments, and treatment for patients, while enjoying competitive salary, generous annual leave, and further professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000 per year

Generous annual leave

5 days study leave

Life Assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Free meals and on-site parking

Gym Discounts

Smart Health Toolkit

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in mental health diagnosis.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support to patients.
• Carry out assessments and develop treatment plans under supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Mental health diagnosis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

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 have an opportunity for a full-time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Delfryn Lodge in Mold, Flintshire.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge provides a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women including High‑Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1).

This dual‑level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Women placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

By combining a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary approach, we deliver high‑quality care using our unique 4‑stage model of care.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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: Female Rehabilitation

Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

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

We are seeking an experienced full‑time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Delfryn Lodge, our 24‑bed rehabilitation service for women.

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

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge provides a flexible mental health rehabilitation pathway for women including High‑Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual‑level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Women placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

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.

Main duties and Responsibilities

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £85,000 per year
• 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 to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co‑produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Company‑Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1,000 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 Reward Gateway, 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

Our CESR programme

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.

We are looking for someone who is…

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Experienced & knowledgeable in mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first‑rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• A 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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