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 have an opportunity for a full-time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Paddocks, based in Widnes, Cheshire.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Job Title: Specialty Doctor
Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
We are seeking an experienced full‑time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Paddocks and provide psychiatric care in our specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first‑class multidisciplinary team.
Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.
The individually designed wards replicate the well‑established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all‑encompassing in‑house clinical and medical 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
- Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
- Attend all mandatory training e.g. 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 duty doctor on‑call rota dependent on the needs of the region
Why Cygnet?
- Salary up to £87,550 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 £1,000 per annum worth of benefits including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optics, 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 General Adult Psychiatry
- 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
- Can work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent, or working towards gaining qualifications in this regard
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 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.co.uk.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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 for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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