Job Summary
Outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctors in psychiatry are invited to apply for a full‑time Specialty Doctor role at Cygnet Newton House in Blackpool. The role offers the opportunity to progress to Consultant level through the prestigious CESR programme and to shape services within a high‑support inpatient rehabilitation (Level 2) and community rehabilitation (Level 1) service for men.
Main Duties
Cygnet Newton House provides a high‑quality environment dedicated to long‑term recovery. From admission the team works with patients to maximise positive outcomes and to support discharge plans, ensuring they transition to the least restrictive environment. The multidisciplinary team includes occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial clerking and mental state examinations of newly admitted patients.
- Carry out assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients under Consultant supervision.
- Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies.
- Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings and Section 117 meetings.
- Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions.
- Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines.
- Attend mandatory training such as BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, Health & Safety.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff and other concerned bodies, maintaining appropriate reports.
- Participate in the duty doctor rota as required.
Benefits
- Salary up to £80,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service.
- 5 days study leave, study budget and an in‑house CPD/peer group programme.
- Company‑paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3 × salary.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Research opportunities, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group.
- Company‑funded cash plan with up to £1,000 per annum worth of benefits such as free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and prescriptions.
- Gym discounts UK‑wide, 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 Employee Assistance Programme support.
- Smart Health Toolkit, including a 24‑hour GP service with optional prescription delivery.
- Electric car scheme.
Qualifications
- Fully GMC registered and qualified (MBBS or equivalent).
- Experience in general adult or rehabilitation psychiatry.
- Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
- Strong communication skills for interviewing, assessing, treating patients and writing clear, comprehensive medical notes.
- Committed to continued professional development.
- Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.
Person Specification
See the job description above for detailed information.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
To apply, please email hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.coo.uk.
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