Specialty Doctor

Cygnet Research & Development Group; Mold; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Study leave and CPD funding

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Contributory pension

NHS discounts and staff benefits

Free meals and on-site parking

Cycle To Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our female mental health rehabilitation service. You will work under a Consultant Psychiatrist within a multidisciplinary team, providing psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings.

A portfolio pathway offers progression toward Consultant level, with strong clinical and educational support. The role includes rotation across Delfryn Lodge and Rhyd Alyn, with competitive salary and extensive staff benefits, plus ongoing

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS qualified (or equivalent).
• MRCPsych or equivalent with experience in psychiatry.
• Experience in general adult or rehabilitation psychiatry.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, MHA 1983 and MCA 2005.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support to inpatients under consultant supervision.
• Carry out assessments, investigations, diagnosis and treatment for inpatients.
• Maintain communication with ward staff, mental health professionals and agencies.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings including CPA and Section 117.
• Maintain full medical notes and discharge summaries in line with policy.
• Complete mandatory training and participate in on-call rota as needed.
• Have an educational supervisor to review progress and support MRCPsych exams.

Skills

MRCPsych or equivalent

GMC registration

MBBS or equivalent

Communication skills

Rehabilitation psychiatry

Team collaboration

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

GMC registration

MRCPsych

Job description

• 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 duty doctor on call rota depending on the needs of the region, You'll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development - and you'll receive support with MRCPsych exams., We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Experienced & knowledgeable in general adult / rehabilitation psychiatry
• 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
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

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. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you., Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge, CH7 6FQ Full Time 80,000.00 GBP Annual 19 October 2026 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: Female Mental Health Rehabilitation Professionally Accountable to: 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? With us, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious portfolio pathway programme. We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Delfryn Lodge and Rhyd Alyn and provide psychiatric care within our mental health rehabilitation service for women and community rehabilitation service for women. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. Cygnet Delfryn Lodge has 24 beds and provides a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women, including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community / Open Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual-level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Rhyd Alyn is a six bed community rehabilitation (level 1) service for women who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at Cygnet Delfryn Lodge. We also accept referrals from other high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services as well as directly from the community. This is a rotational role on an annual basis and will include working within our two new wards at Delfryn House. This is a female low secure service with two wards - Awen (PD) and Elyn (MI). 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.

• Salary up to £80,000 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 (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 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

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.

NHS Staff Discounts Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

On-site Benefits Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.Cycle To Work Scheme Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.Enhanced Maternity In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.