Specialty Doctor (Part-time)

Cygnet Health Care; Dundee; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join their team in Scotland. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, providing essential psychiatric care to residents. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, including a prestigious CESR programme, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers. The organization prioritizes employee well-being, offering a range of perks such as gym discounts, study leave, and comprehensive health benefits. Join a team that makes a difference every day.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Research opportunities

Gym discounts

Free online fitness classes

Discount schemes

Free meals

Smart Health Toolkit

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS qualified.
• Experienced in psychiatry and familiar with Mental Health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support to residents.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat residents under Consultant supervision.
• Maintain communication with staff and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Psychiatry

Communication Skills

Mental Health Act Knowledge

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

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, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career to a Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.

We are seeking an experienced part-time Specialty Doctor (7 sessions) to work in our Scottish residential services.

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

The Cygnet services covered by this role are:

• Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) - 10 residents
• Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) - 12 residents
• Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) - 2 residents
• Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) - 14 residents
• Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) - 18 residents

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development, including shopping, travel, leisure discounts, healthcare, and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.

Apply now for excellent career prospects and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference daily.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial clerking and mental state examinations of newly admitted residents.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat residents under Consultant supervision.
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals, and other agencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA and Patient Review meetings.
• Maintain comprehensive records of assessments and interventions.
• Prepare discharge summaries following company policies.
• Attend mandatory training such as BLS, ILS, PMVA, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate reports.
• Participate in the on-call rota, on a 1 in 4 basis (moving to 1 in 5 with AMP status and experience).

Why Cygnet? We offer you:

• Salary up to £85,000 per year FTE (£59,500 per year)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• 5 days study leave, a study budget, and in-house CPD/peer programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining the Research & Development Group
• Company Funded Cash plan with benefits worth up to £1000 annually
• Gym discounts, free online fitness classes, nutritional programs, and 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 and prescription delivery
• Electric Car Scheme

Our CESR programme

This programme helps you develop skills to progress to Consultant level, with rotations across wards/services, educational supervision, and 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 is an advantage
• Experienced and knowledgeable in psychiatry
• Familiar with the Mental Health Act and associated regulations