Speciality Doctor - Male Acute

Cygnet Health Care; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to provide psychiatric care in an acute service for men. The ideal candidate will be GMC registered, experienced in General Adult Psychiatry, and committed to professional development. This role offers a salary of up to £90,000 and numerous perks including generous leave, study support, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Discount schemes

Free meals and on-site parking

Smart Health Toolkit

Qualifications

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive medical notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support to patients.
• Carry out assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

General Adult Psychiatry

Mental Health Diagnosis

Communication

Team Integration

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Job description

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
• 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 1:5 on‑call rota, have an educational supervisor to review progress and oversee development, and receive support with MRCPsych exams

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• 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

About Cygnet Hospital

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.

Role Summary

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 Wolverhampton and provide psychiatric care on Shaw Ward, our 17‑bed acute service for men.

You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Staff Grade Psychiatrist) while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a first‑class multidisciplinary team. Shaw Ward is an acute service for men and is based at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. The aim of Shaw Ward is to assess and treat individuals in the least restrictive environment and plan for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by a comprehensive multi‑disciplinary team, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.

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.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 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 (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 £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

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.