Specialty Doctor (Part-time)

Cygnet Research & Development Group; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor in Chadderton, England. You will provide psychiatric care at a new facility, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be GMC registered and have experience in psychiatry. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to progress to Consultant level through a structured development program.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme

Cash plan benefits

Gym Discounts and health resources

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatry is essential.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support.
• Carry out assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under supervision.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Psychiatric assessment

Team collaboration

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent)

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

Overview

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 are seeking an experienced part-time (3 days per week) Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Kenney House and provide psychiatric care on Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service. Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham & due to open April 2025. Providing a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs, the service will be opening soon. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

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.

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, You''ll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development - and you''ll receive support with MRCPsych exams.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Experienced & knowledgeable in 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

About the employer and benefits

• Salary up to £48,960 per year
• 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 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 CESR 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.