Specialty Doctor (Maternity Cover)

Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary? We are seeking an experienced full‑time Speciality Doctor, on a 6‑month fixed‑term basis, who will work at Cygnet Aspen Clinic and House and provide psychiatric care within our gender‑specific female mental health rehabilitation services. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first‑class multidisciplinary team. Cygnet Aspen Clinic is a female Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service which can support up to 16 patients. It aims to help patients reduce their risk of self‑harm and become more independent in their living skills. Cygnet Aspen House is a female Mental Health Rehabilitation service which can support up to 20 patients. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Main duties of the job * 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 on call rota dependent on the needs of the region About us Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation. Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around is no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Job Title: Specialty Doctor (Maternity Cover) Contract Duration: Initially 6 months FTC Service Line: Mental Health /Female Personality Disorder Rehabilitation Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager Benefits * 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 3× salary * Contributory pension scheme * Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group * Company‑funded cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1,000 per annum worth of benefits including free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions * Gym discounts across the UK as well as free 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, 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. We are looking for someone who is… * Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified * Experienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality] * 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 & 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 Person Specification Please refer to job description above. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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. J-18808-Ljbffr