Specialty Doctor

Cygnet Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Study leave and CPD budget

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension

Research opportunities

Cash plan & wellness benefits

On-site parking

EAP support

Gym discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an outstanding Specialty Doctor in psychiatry for a challenging role in a diverse clinical setting across secure and non-secure services within a multi-site UK network. The rotation programme provides exposure to CAMHS, PICU, low secure wards and adult psychiatry, with structured supervision and a development plan toward higher training and consultant status.

You will join two teams on a full-time basis, with ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
• Carry out the assessment, investigations, 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 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 mandatory training (BLS, ILS, PMVA, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S).
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff and directors; maintain reports.
• Participate in the on-call rota as per hospital requirements.

Skills

GMC registered

MBBS

Psychiatry experience

MRCPsych or equivalent

Education

MBBS (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.