Speciality Doctor

Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary? We have an opportunity for a full-time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The post holder will be based on one of our Acute wards which aims to provide short stay admissions for patients in an acute stage of illness.

About us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years, 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 quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding.

Job responsibilities

Main duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions
• Prepare discharge summaries in line with company policies and guidelines
• Attend all mandatory training e.g., 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 duty doctor on call rota (dependent on the needs of the region)

Our CESR programme

This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and you will rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties. You will also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and receive support with MRCPsych exams.

Why Cygnet

We offer a competitive salary up to £85,000 per year (depending on experience), generous annual leave that increases with length of service, 5 days study leave, study budget and an in house CPD/peer group programme. Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3 salary, contributory pension scheme, research opportunities, and company funded cash plan allowing up to £1,000 per annum worth of benefits. Additional benefits include free physiotherapy, osteopathy, optical, dental, consultations, scans, free prescriptions, gym discounts, ClassPass, nutritional programmes, EAP support, smart health toolkit, electric car scheme, and more.

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent 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 the job description above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Next Steps

If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email .