Overview
Job Title: Specialty Doctor (Part-time)
Service Line: Female Mental Health Rehabilitation
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 CESR programme.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced part-time (3 days per week) Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Kenney House and provide psychiatric care on Harben Ward, a 16-bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service. Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham and due to open April 2025. The service will provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a first-class multidisciplinary team. You’ll also have access to a range of professional development opportunities.
Why Cygnet
Perks include career development, generous benefits and discounts, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits designed to support you both 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 assessment, investigations, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision for inpatients on the unit
* Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
* Participate in weekly ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 meetings
* Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
* Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
* Attend mandatory training (e.g., BLS, ILS, Breakaway/PMVA, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S)
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, directors and other concerned bodies; maintain appropriate reports
* Participate in the duty doctor on-call rota as needed for the region
CESR Programme
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, have an educational supervisor, and receive support with MRCPsych exams.
What We Are Looking For
* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
* Experienced and knowledgeable in psychiatry
* Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
* Strong communicator who can interview, assess and treat patients and write clear, comprehensive medical notes
* Committed to continued professional development
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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