Specialty Doctor CAMHS

NHS; Bury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join their team in Bury, UK. The role involves providing psychiatric support, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be GMC registered and experienced in mental health specialties. A competitive salary of £70,000–£85,000 per year is offered along with a range of benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £70,000–£85,000 per year

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Free physiotherapy and consultations

Gym discounts and fitness classes

Discount schemes

Free meals and on-site parking

Smart Health Toolkit

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12, and AC Status.
• Experienced in relevant mental health specialities.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related codes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and psychiatric support to newly admitted patients.
• Conduct assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Communicate with other medical professionals and agencies.
• Participate in ward rounds and meetings.
• Maintain full records of assessments and interventions.
• Prepare discharge summaries.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Participate in on-call duties.

Skills

GMC registration

Mental Health Act knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Mental health specialization

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

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 CESR programme.

We have an opportunity for a full‑time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood on our 12 bed GAU.

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding.

Service overview

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards, with a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and communal spaces such as a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden, and woodland walkways to the Elton Reservoir.

Our on‑site school, Forestwood School, is registered with the Department for Education.

Job responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
• Carry out assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients.
• 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 and 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, Breakaway/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S).
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, directors and other concerned bodies, maintaining appropriate reports.
• Participate in the duty‑doctor on‑call rota as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in relevant mental health specialities.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
• First‑rate communicator capable of interviewing, assessing, treating patients and writing clear, comprehensive medical notes.
• Committed to continued professional development.
• Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.

Benefits

• Salary £70,000–£85,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing 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 including publishing in the Cygnet Journal.
• Company‑funded Cash plan with benefits such as free physiotherapy, osteopaths, optical, dental, consultations, scans and prescriptions.
• Gym discounts nationwide and free online fitness classes with ClassPass, nutritional programmes and fitness consultations.
• Discount schemes (Reward Gateway, NHS Discount, Blue Lights Card).
• Free meals, on‑site parking and EAP support.
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24‑hour GP service and prescription delivery.
• Electric Car Scheme.

Our CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills needed to progress to Consultant level; you will rotate within wards/services to gain experience across various subspecialties, receive support with MRCPsych exams and have an educational supervisor to review your progress.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to apply

If you care about making a difference, please email [e-mail] or apply via the link provided.