Speciality Doctor (Male Acute)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £90,000

Generous annual leave

Study leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Churchill, part of the Cygnet Group, is seeking a Specialty Doctor to provide psychiatric care in the 17-bed Juniper Court acute service for men. The role involves initial clerking, assessment, and ongoing multidisciplinary collaboration under supervision.

Fully GMC registered with MBBS is required; Section 12 approval and RC Psych membership are preferred. Competitive salary and extensive development opportunities are offered within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) required.
• Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
• Carry out assessment, investigations, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients.
• Maintain communication with ward staff and other agencies as required.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings.
• Prepare discharge summaries in line with policies.
• Attend mandatory training (BLS, ILS, PMVA, Infection Control, H&S).
• Communicate with patients, relatives and staff; maintain reports.
• Participate in on-call rota as needed.

Skills

First-rate communicator

Education

MBBS

GMC registration

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 Acute

• 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 experiencedfull-time Specialty Doctorwho will work atCygnet Hospital Churchill and provide psychiatric care on Juniper Court,our 17-bed acute service for men.

The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Recovery is at the core of Cygnet Churchill. We offer a robust rehabilitation model of care, giving individuals access to a range of psychological interventions, facilities and activities to aid recovery. Most importantly, we lead with co-production; collaborating directly with the men we support to shape their care plans and their environment.

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.

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 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 On call rota in line with the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary up to £90,000 per year (Depending on Experience)

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• 5 days paid 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

Our Portfolio Pathway 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

• Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent

• Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and 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

Cygnethave 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.