Specialty Doctor (Part-time)

NHS; Dundee; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Scotland is looking for a part-time Specialty Doctor in psychiatry. The role offers the opportunity to progress to Consultant level through a structured support program. Responsibilities include providing medical support, maintaining records, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be GMC registered and possess relevant experience, with a competitive salary of £59,500 per year.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Health and wellness discounts

Life Assurance scheme

Free meals

Gym Discounts

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support to newly admitted residents.
• Carry out assessments and maintain records of medical interventions.
• Participate in on-call rota and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

GMC registered

Knowledgeable in psychiatry

Excellent communication

Experience with Mental Health Act

Commitment to professional development

Teamwork skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

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 part-time (3.5 days per week) Specialty Doctor to shape our Scottish Residential Services

Main duties of the job

The Cygnet services covered by this role are:

Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) 10 residents

Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) 2 residents

Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) 18 residents

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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:Learning Disabilities

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, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme

We are seeking an experienced part-time specialty doctor (7 sessions) who will work in our Scottish residential services.

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

The Cygnet services covered by this role are:

• Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) 10 residents
• Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) 2 residents
• Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) 18 residents

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted residents
• Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of residents.
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA and Patient Review 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 psychiatry on call rota, on a 1 in 4 basis (moving to 1 in 5 with AMP status and experience in role)

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £85,000 per year FTE (£59,500 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 (Cygnets 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 CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll receive support with MRCPsych exams.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Section 22 approval or eligibility for AMP training an advantage
• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Adults with Incapacity Act
• 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?

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.