Speciality Doctor

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Job Title: Specialty Doctor

Service Line: Mental Health Rehabilitation (Level
2)

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 Storthfield House. Storthfield House is a highly specialised inpatient rehabilitation (level
2) service which can support up to 22 adult inpatients. It aims to provide a high quality environment for prompting long-term recovery.

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.

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted residents
• Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of residents.
• Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA and Patient Review 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 psychiatry on call rota dependent on the needs of the region

• 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 3x 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 Class Pass, 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

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.

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Section 22 approval or eligibility for AMP training an advantage
• Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Adults with Incapacity Act
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess…