Speciality Doctor - Male Acute
Posted 9 hours 39 minutes ago by NHS
Are you an outstanding Specialty 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 prestigious CESR programme.
We are seeking an experienced full time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton and provide psychiatric care on Shaw Ward, our 17 bed acute service for men.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Staff Grade Psychiatrist) while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first class multidisciplinary team.
Shaw Ward is an acute service for men based at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require emergency admission. The aim is to assess and treat individuals in the least restrictive environment and plan 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.
Our team works closely and collaboratively 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 a comprehensive multi disciplinary team, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.
Main duties and responsibilities- Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
- Carry out assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment of in patients under Consultant supervision.
- 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.
- Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions.
- Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines.
- Attend all mandatory training (BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S).
- Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintain appropriate reports.
- Participate in the 1:5 on call rota.
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.
What we offer- 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 3 salary.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Research opportunities, including 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 (free physiotherapy, osteopaths, optical, dental, consultations, scans and prescriptions).
- Gym discounts across the UK, 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.
- 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. You'll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties, have an educational supervisor to review your progress, and receive support with MRCPsych exams.
Person specification- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
- Experienced and 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 & write clear, comprehensive medical notes.
- Committed to continued professional development.
- Able to work as part of a multi disciplinary team.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions.