Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? As Resident Medical Officer, you will play a crucial role providing on‑call cover for Cygnet Hospital Hexham located in Hexham, Northumberland.
The RMO is the Doctor onsite covering on calls between 5pm and 9am on weekdays and 9am – 9am weekend shifts. Generally the RMO will work on a rota of 4 days on / 3 days off every week.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Hexham is a 27‑bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital has been designed to improve mental health within a therapeutic environment.
Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, the hospital provides an important and much‑needed service for women within the North East of England.
The hospital benefits from a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, including consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses across RMN and RGN disciplines, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and support workers.
Positive service user outcomes are at the heart of the services we offer. We recognise that each person is different and must be assessed and treated as an individual in the best possible surroundings.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around is what we do for thousands of people across the UK. Be a part of it.
In the role, you’ll carry out:
* ECGs
* Blood tests
* NG tubing
* Patient admissions
* Patient assessments
* Mental health assessments
Why Cygnet?
* Salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
* Medical indemnity cover
* CPD support and study leave
* Active participation in clinical governance
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Learning and development opportunities
* Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
* Company paid life assurance scheme
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
We are looking for someone who is…
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
* An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement, the ability to manage risk & know when to ask for help
* Preferably experienced in Psychiatry
* Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* A first‑rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
* Committed to continued professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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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