Job summaryAre you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly?We are looking for On Call Doctors to provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton providing cover across weeknights, weekends and bank holidays.Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.Cygnet Hospital Beckton offers PD, PICU and acute mental health services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living.We offer specialist diagnostic assessments. The psychology team offers a range of individual therapies such as DBT, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Schema focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.Main duties of the jobEnsure that the ward is at all times aware of contact arrangements, and that those arrangements are always in place and they enable the ward to make contact immediately in the event of an admission or clinical emergencyRespond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospitalAttend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standardsKeep clinical records to a satisfactory standard.Report clinically to the responsible clinician for individual patients and to the Medical Director, who will be responsible for maintaining standards of servicePrescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of careMaintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff, including morning handover meetings each working day.Ensure that the wards are not left without medical cover at any time during the duty period and that any urgent clinical situation is properly and safely managed, and stabilised
About usCygnet have 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.
DetailsDate posted12 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
350 a day
ContractBankWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberVPA5BBD06EJob locationsLondonE6 6ZBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesHelping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly?We are looking for On Call Doctors to provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton providing cover across weeknights, weekends and bank holidays. Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.Cygnet Hospital Beckton offers PD, PICU and acute mental health services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living.We offer specialist diagnostic assessments. The psychology team offers a range of individual therapies such as DBT, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Schema focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.Your role responsibilitiesEnsure that the ward is at all times aware of contact arrangements, and that those arrangements are always in place and they enable the ward to make contact immediately in the event of an admission or clinical emergencyRespond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospitalAttend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standardsKeep clinical records to a satisfactory standard.Report clinically to the responsible clinician for individual patients and to the Medical Director, who will be responsible for maintaining standards of servicePrescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of careMaintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff, including morning handover meetings each working day.Ensure that the wards are not left without medical cover at any time during the duty period and that any urgent clinical situation is properly and safely managed, and stabilisedWhy Cygnet? Well offer youCompetitive rate:Weekday rate: 350Weekend rate: 450As well as...The ability to work alongside an onsite Consultant Psychiatrist and multi-disciplinary teamFree parkingPaid for Private Indemnity covered by CygnetPaid DBSAppraisal & peer supervisionAccess to the NHS Discount SchemeWe are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualifiedExperienced within a mental health settingAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamKnowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practiceCygnet have 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 inspe ctions, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply
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Job responsibilitiesHelping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly?We are looking for On Call Doctors to provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton providing cover across weeknights, weekends and bank holidays. Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.Cygnet Hospital Beckton offers PD, PICU and acute mental health services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living.We offer specialist diagnostic assessments. The psychology team offers a range of individual therapies such as DBT, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Schema focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.Your role responsibilitiesEnsure that the ward is at all times aware of contact arrangements, and that those arrangements are always in place and they enable the ward to make contact immediately in the event of an admission or clinical emergencyRespond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospitalAttend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standardsKeep clinical records to a satisfactory standard.Report clinically to the responsible clinician for individual patients and to the Medical Director, who will be responsible for maintaining standards of servicePrescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of careMaintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff, including morning handover meetings each working day.Ensure that the wards are not left without medical cover at any time during the duty period and that any urgent clinical situation is properly and safely managed, and stabilisedWhy Cygnet? Well offer youCompetitive rate:Weekday rate: 350Weekend rate: 450As well as...The ability to work alongside an onsite Consultant Psychiatrist and multi-disciplinary teamFree parkingPaid for Private Indemnity covered by CygnetPaid DBSAppraisal & peer supervisionAccess to the NHS Discount SchemeWe are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualifiedExperienced within a mental health settingAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamKnowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practiceCygnet have 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 inspe ctions, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to applyPerson Specification
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EssentialPlease refer to job description aboveDesirablePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameCygnet Health CareAddressLondonE6 6ZBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCygnet Health CareAddressLondonE6 6ZBUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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