Specialty Doctor

Cygnet Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £85,000 per year

Generous annual leave

5 days study leave, study budget andCP

Company paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension

Research opportunities

Cash plan benefits

Gym discounts

Perkbox discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

EAP support

Smart Health Toolkit

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join its psychiatry rotations across secure and non-secure services in the UK. This full-time role supports two teams with a clear path toward higher training and consultant progression, backed by strong supervision and a structured development plan.

The post offers a competitive salary up to 85,000, generous annual leave, and dedicated study leave with a CPD programme, plus a range of employee benefits and pension options.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS qualified.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, plus the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Able to interview, assess and write clear medical notes.
• Committed to continued professional development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose and treat inpatients under Consultant supervision.
• Maintain communication with ward nursing staff and other professionals and agencies.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings (CPA, Tribunal, Section 117).
• Maintain complete records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions.
• Prepare discharge summaries in line with policies.
• Attend mandatory training (BLS, ILS, PMVA, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff; maintain reports.
• Participate in on-call rota as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in psychiatry

Multidisciplinary teamwork

On-call experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

MRCPsych 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

Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director / Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

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

We are proud to offer a dynamic and enriching rotation programme for Specialty Doctors across our secure and non-secure services. Our diverse clinical settings include male and female secure units, specialist Deaf services for both men and women, and a dedicated male personality disorder unit. These are niche, highly specialised pathways offering a broad and unique clinical experience.

In addition, our service provides valuable exposure to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), including both psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) and low secure wards. Doctors also gain experience in adult acute psychiatry and adult psychiatric intensive care, ensuring a well-rounded foundation across the lifespan.

Our rotation scheme is designed with training and development at its core. Specialty Doctors rotate annually within the service, enabling them to gain diverse experience across sub-specialties while being fully supported in their clinical and professional development.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic doctor who is committed to progressing toward higher training and ultimately a consultant role. You will benefit from a personalised development plan, strong clinical supervision, and a service-wide focus on reflective practice, learning, and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about secure and specialist mental health care and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a full-time position which will provide support across two teams

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 as per hospital requirement

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £85,000 per year (Depending on experience)
• 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 3x 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 £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
• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Codeof 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

Cygnethas 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.

What next?
If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.