Specialty Doctor (Maternity Cover)

Cygnet Group; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension

Research opportunities

Cash plan benefits

Gym discounts

Free meals

On-site parking

EAP support

Job summary

Cygnet Aspen Clinic and House are seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor for maternity cover to provide psychiatric care within our gender-specific female mental health rehabilitation services. You will be supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team, with responsibilities across assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.

The post requires full GMC registration with MBBS (or equivalent), and is offered for up to 6 months with a competitive salary and an extensive

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
• Strong communication and ability to document medical notes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric care including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
• Carry out assessment, investigations, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision for inpatients.
• Maintain communication with ward staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in ward rounds and CPA/section 117 meetings.
• Prepare discharge summaries in line with policy and guidelines.
• Attend mandatory training and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Continued professional development

Interviewing and assessment

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 (Maternity Cover)
Contract Duration: Initially up to 6 months FTC

Service Line: Mental Health /Female Personality Disorder 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?

We are seeking an experienced full-time Speciality Doctor, to join us for up to 6 months, who will work at Cygnet Aspen Clinic and House and provide psychiatric care within our gender specific female mental health rehabilitation services

You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Cygnet Aspen Clinic is a female Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service which can support up to 16 patients. It aims to help patients reduce their risk of self-harm and become more independent in their living skills.

Cygnet Aspen House is a female Mental Health Rehabilitation service which can support up to 20 patients.

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 andfinancial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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 duty doctor on call rota dependent on the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? We'll 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 (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 freePhysiotherapy, 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.

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 [insert speciality]
• 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

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.