Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry? With us, you will have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides acute and low secure mental health services for men and women across four wards offering single‑sex specialist care. All services are delivered within a recovery‑oriented framework and are reviewed through the CPA structure.
- 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.
- 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 mandatory training such as BLS, ILS, Breakaway training / PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, directors and other concerned bodies; maintain appropriate reports.
- Participate in the duty doctor on call rota 1 in 5.
Qualifications and experience
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
- Experienced and knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
- First‑rate communicator able to interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes.
- Committed to continued professional development.
- Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent, or working towards gaining such qualifications.
Benefits
- Salary up to £85,000 per year (depending on experience).
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- 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, 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, including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions.
- 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 to the local pharmacy.
- Electric car scheme.
Our CESR programme
This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level. You will rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties. An educational supervisor will review your progress and oversee your development, and you will receive support with MRCPsych exams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous convictions.
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Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides acute and low secure mental health services for men and women across four wards offering single‑sex specialist care. All services are delivered within a recovery‑oriented framework and are reviewed through the CPA structure.
- 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.
- 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 mandatory training such as BLS, ILS, Breakaway training / PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, directors and other concerned bodies; maintain appropriate reports.
- Participate in the duty doctor on call rota 1 in 5.
Qualifications and experience
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
- Experienced and knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
- First‑rate communicator able to interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes.
- Committed to continued professional development.
- Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent, or working towards gaining such qualifications.
Benefits
- Salary up to £85,000 per year (depending on experience).
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- 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, 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, including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions.
- 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 to the local pharmacy.
- Electric car scheme.
Our CESR programme
This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level. You will rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties. An educational supervisor will review your progress and oversee your development, and you will receive support with MRCPsych exams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous convictions.
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