- Service Line: Male Acute and RehabilitationProfessionally
- Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?
We are seeking an experienced full‑time Specialty Doctor who will provide psychiatric support to patients admitted at Cygnet Hospital Colchester and emergency cover for other wards.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Staff Grade Psychiatrist) while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a first‑class multidisciplinary team.
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is our 59‑bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.
The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Our services are recovery‑focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step‑down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
- Provide routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
- Carry out 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.
- Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions.
- Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines.
- Attend all mandatory training (BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S).
- Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors and any other concerned bodies, maintaining appropriate reports.
- Participate in the on‑call rota in line with the needs of the region.
About us
Cygnet have 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.
Benefits
- Salary up to £85,000 per year.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- 5 days paid 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 and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group.
- Company‑funded cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1,000 per annum worth of benefits including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions.
- Gym discounts across the UK and 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 a local pharmacy.
- Electric car scheme.
Qualifications
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
- Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
- Experienced and knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis.
- Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
- First‑rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients and write clear, comprehensive medical notes.
- Committed to continued professional development.
- Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary to submit a request to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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