Specialty Doctor - Male Low Secure
Ref: CYG12438


  • Location
  • Cygnet Bierley, Bierley Lane, Bradford, BD4 6AD
  • Salary
  • Up to £90,000 (Depending on experience)
  • Hours
  • Full Time
  • Closing date
  • 28/01/2021

  • 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 have an opportunity for a full-time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Bierley – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

    This role will be working on Shelley Ward; our 16 bed male low secure service

    Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

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    Your role responsibilities…

    • Provide high quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist
    • Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
    • Participate in weekly ward rounds & attend multidisciplinary meetings
    • Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals
    • Provide up-to-date clinical information at all meetings
    • Ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned
    • Audit medical services & ensure compliance with GMC & other professional guidelines
    • Uphold policies & procedures and contribute to service governance & development
    • Take part in the 1:7 on call rota

     

    Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

    • Salary up to £90,000 (depending on experience)
    • Generous exam & study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc
    • Monthly CPD grand rounds where you’ll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region
    • Financial support for further training & personal development
    • Appraisal & peer supervision
    • Company paid life assurance scheme
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
    • Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
    • Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
    • Tier 2 Sponsorship

    We are looking for someone who is... 

    • Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified  
    • Experienced within a mental health setting
    • Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice
    • An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement & ability to manage risk
    • A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
    • Committed to continued professional development
    • Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent

     
    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.

    Cygnet Health Care 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.

    Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of low secure, specialist and psychiatric intensive care services for men and women, including a specialist personality disorder service for women.

    The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services in low secure and locked environments.

     

    What next?
     

    If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.


    Click the link to apply.

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  • Job Description
  • JD_Specialty_Doctor_Shelley.doc

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