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Job Title: Specialty Doctor
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 prestigious CESR programme.
We are seeking an experienced full‑time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Paddocks and provide psychiatric care in our specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a first‑class multidisciplinary team.
Cygnet Paddocks is a specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.
The individually designed wards replicate the well‑established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services, facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all‑encompassing in‑house clinical and medical team.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy 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 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.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Salary up to £87,550 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 3x salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co‑produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
- Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
- Gym Discounts across the UK as well as 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
Our CESR programme
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 General Adult Psychiatry
- 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 or working towards gaining qualifications with regards to the same
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.
Specialty Doctor | Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes employer: Neuro Rehab Times
Neuro Rehab Times is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and clients. With flexible hours and a focus on professional development, staff are encouraged to grow within their roles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of women recovering from brain injuries. Located in Tees Valley, the company provides competitive pay and a range of employee benefits, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
