Speciality Doctor - Female PICU

Cygnet Health Care; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor for their women's psychiatric service. This role involves providing medical and psychiatric care under Consultant supervision, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, and ensuring effective communication with patients and staff. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development through the CESR programme.

Qualifications

• Experience as a practicing psychiatrist, preferably in a mental health setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support for inpatients.
• Carry out assessments and treatment under Consultant supervision.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of patient assessments and interventions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Communication

Medical assessment

Diagnosis and treatment

Team collaboration

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Experience in psychiatric settings

Job description

Are you an outstanding Specialty 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 full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury and provide psychiatric care on Rosa Ward, our 12 bed PICU service for women. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Staff Grade Psychiatrist) - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. Rosa Ward, our 12 bed female PICU, accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including acute and prison services. Our aim is a short, rapid intervention to help individuals regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting and ultimately return home. Rosa Ward provides expert, intensive, short-term, individualised care for women detained under the Mental Health Act. Individuals will present with increased risks that require them to be assessed and treated in an intensive care environment.

• 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 underConsultant 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 duty doctor 1:5 On call rota
  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.