Specialty Doctor - Female Personality Disorders

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

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join their team. This full-time position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be involved in providing psychiatric care, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. With opportunities for professional growth through a CESR programme, this role not only promises a competitive salary but also a range of perks designed to enhance your well-being and career development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of psychiatry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

5 days of study leave

Company-paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

EAP support

Smart Health Toolkit

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support for newly admitted patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat inpatients under Consultant supervision.
• Maintain communication with nursing staff and mental health professionals.

Skills

Psychiatric Support

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Communication Skills

Medical Assessments

Mental State Examinations

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Fully GMC registered

Job description

Job Title: Specialty Doctor

Service Line: Female Personality Disorders

Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

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 to work at Cygnet Hospital Ealing providing psychiatric care on New Dawn, our 9-bed Tier 4 service offering treatment, care, and support for women with a personality disorder who are ready to engage in therapy.

You will be fully involved as a practicing psychiatrist, supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a first-class multidisciplinary team.

New Dawn ward supports women diagnosed with personality disorder who need:

• A short-term crisis intervention using a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) model (e.g., emergency referrals)
• A longer-term therapeutic treatment program based on DBT principles, including skills coaching and individual therapy

At Cygnet, our perks extend beyond pension schemes and professional development, including shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a meaningful difference every day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial clerking and mental state examinations of newly admitted patients
• Assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat inpatients under Consultant supervision
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other agencies
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings, and Section 117 meetings
• Keep comprehensive records of assessments and interventions
• Prepare discharge summaries in line with policies and guidelines
• Attend mandatory training such as BLS, ILS, PMVA, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, and H&S
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining proper reports
• Participate in the duty doctor 1:4 on-call rota, including weekday night on-calls and weekend on-call shifts every 4 weeks

Why Cygnet? We Offer You:

• A salary up to £90,000 per year
• Generous annual leave that increases with service
• 5 days of study leave, a study budget, and in-house CPD/peer group programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Research & Development Group
• Company-funded Cash Plan with benefits up to £1000 annually (e.g., physiotherapy, dental, optical, scans, prescriptions)
• Gym discounts and free online fitness classes, nutritional programs, and fitness consultations
• Discount schemes such as 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 prescription delivery options
• Electric Car Scheme

Our CESR Programme

This program helps you develop skills to progress to Consultant level, with rotations across wards/services to gain diverse experience. You will have an educational supervisor to review your progress and support your MRCPsych exams.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)