Speciality Doctor

Company: Cygnet Group
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Location: Harrogate
Job Description:

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Job Title: Specialty Doctor

Service Line: Acute Mental Health

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 full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate and provide psychiatric care in our long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.

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

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

You’ll 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 while reaping 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 patients
  • Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.
  • Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
  • Participate in weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 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 duty doctor on call rota (Dependent on the needs of the region)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

  • Salary up to £85,000 per year (Depending on experience)
  • 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 3× salary
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s 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 you’ll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

You’ll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development – and you’ll receive support with MRCPsych exams.

We are looking for someone who is…

  • Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
  • Experienced & knowledgeable in (insert speciality)
  • Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
  • 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? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.coo.uk

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Posted: March 27th, 2026