Specialty Doctor (Part-time)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor to work within their residential services in Scotland. This role involves providing psychiatric care and support, with opportunities for career progression to Consultant level through the CESR programme. Generous perks include a competitive salary, annual leave, and various health and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000 per year FTE (£59,500 per year)

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance coverage

Contributory pension scheme

Company Funded Cash plan

Gym discounts and fitness programs

Free meals and on-site parking

Qualifications

• GMC registered and MBBS qualified.
• Knowledgeable in psychiatry.
• Familiar with Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support for newly admitted residents.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat residents.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Psychiatry

Communication

Medical assessment

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

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 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 practising 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.

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

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 the supervision of a Consultant.
• 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 and guidelines.
• Attend mandatory training such as BLS, ILS, Breakaway, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, and H&S.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders; maintain appropriate reports.
• Participate in the psychiatry 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 group programs
• Company-paid Life Assurance (covering 3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities, including publishing and joining the Research & Development Group
• Company Funded Cash plan with benefits up to £1000 annually (physiotherapy, dental, optical, scans, prescriptions)
• Gym discounts, free online fitness classes, nutritional programs, 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 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 for MRCPsych exams.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Section 22 approval or eligibility for AMP training (advantage)
• Experienced and knowledgeable in psychiatry
• Familiar with the Mental Health Act and Adu