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Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? As a Hybrid Resident Medical Officer, you’ll play a crucial role providing on call and day shift cover for Cygnet Hospital Colchester.
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59‑bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.
This role will be based on Highwoods Ward, our 19‑bed male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating people in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.
You’ll be covering a mix of out‑of‑hours on call (5 pm – 9 am & weekends) and day shifts (9 am‑5 pm) on the acute ward, with access to consultant advice.
At Cygnet, our perks go 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 being happy both in and out of work.
In the role, you’ll carry out…
* ECGs
* Bloods
* NG tubing
* Patient admissions
* Patient assessments
* Risk assessments
* Mental health assessments
Benefits
* Salary up to £65,000 per year (depending on experience)
* Generous exam & study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc.
* Monthly CPD grand rounds where you’ll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region
* 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* 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
* Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & audit initiatives
* Company Funded Cash plan – claim up to £1,000 per annum for benefits such as free Physiotherapy, Osteopath, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and 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
* Car leasing scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit, including 24‑hour GP service with optional prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
* Cygnet Annual Medical Conference (details via link)
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is…
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
* Excellent clinical decision maker with sound judgement, ability to manage risk and to know when to ask for help
* Experienced in psychiatry
* Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* First‑rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
* Committed to continued professional development
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.
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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