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Specialty Doctor – Male PICU role at Cygnet
We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage and provide psychiatric care on Pattison ward, our 12 bed male PICU service. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist, supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a first-class multidisciplinary team.
Pattison ward provides expert, intensive, short-term, individualised care for service users detained under the Mental Health Act. Service users will present with increased risks that require assessment and treatment in a PICU environment. Our team works closely with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery-focused and supported by comprehensive multidisciplinary teams, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.
At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You’ll enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts, plus a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you in and out of work.
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 1:5 on-call rota
CESR Programme and Career Progression
This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level. You’ll rotate within wards/services to gain experience across subspecialties. You’ll have an educational supervisor to review progress and oversee development, plus support with MRCPsych exams.
What we are looking for
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
* Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
* Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis
* 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 and 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
Why Cygnet?
* Salary up to £90,000 per year
* 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, including publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
* Company Funded Cash plan with benefits up to £1000 per annum (e.g., physio, optical, dental, prescriptions, scans)
* Gym discounts and 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 with 24-hour GP service and prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
* Electric Car Scheme
How to apply
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
4 days ago
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