Specialty Doctor (Part-time)

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

Job summary

A leading national healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor for their learning disability services in Scotland. This role presents a unique opportunity to further develop your career towards Consultant level through the CESR programme, while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000 per year FTE

Generous annual leave entitlement

5 days study leave, study budget

Company-paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals and on-site parking

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & qualified MBBS (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Adu advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Involvement as a practising psychiatrist supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Provide care at various residential services in Scotland.

Skills

GMC registered

experienced in psychiatry

knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

MBBS or equivalent

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 are seeking an experienced part-time Specialty Doctor who will work at our learning disability residential services based in Scotland. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

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 make positive differences in their lives.

We maintain good relationships 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

Job Title: Specialty Doctor

Service Line: Learning Disabilities

Professionally accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially responsible to: Hospital Manager

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.

Why Cygnet? We 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 including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Company Funded Cash plan with benefits worth up to £1000 per annum
• Gym Discounts across the UK, free online fitness classes, 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 prescription delivery options
• 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 an advantage
• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Adu

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to job description above
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check for any previous convictions.