Cygnet Health Care

Bank On Call Doctor (Psychiatry)

The closing date is 05 November 2025

Job summary

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 Woking providing cover across week nights, weekends and bank holidays. Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.

Also, there is a private Doctors on-call room on site with a bed, computer / desk, ensuite bathroom / shower, and next to the kitchen area for access to snacks all day and night.

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway. Services are delivered 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.

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

Main duties of the job

Your role responsibilities

  • Ensure 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 emergency
  • Respond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospital
  • Attend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standards
  • Keep 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 service
  • Prescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of care
  • Maintain 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 us

Cygnet 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.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£350 to £450 a day

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA396E2E6

Job locations

Knaphill

GU21 2QS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly?

We are looking forOn Call Doctorsto provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based atCygnet Hospital Wokingproviding cover across week nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.

Also, there is a private Doctors on-call room on site with a bed, computer / desk, ensuite bathroom / shower, and next to the kitchen area for access to snacks all day and night.

Cygnet Hospital Wokingoffers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway. Services are delivered 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.

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

Your role responsibilities

  • Ensure 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 emergency
  • Respond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospital
  • Attend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standards
  • Keep 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 service
  • Prescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of care
  • Maintain 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Competitive rate:

Weekday rate: £350 Weekend rate: £450

As well as...

  • The ability to work alongside an onsite Consultant Psychiatrist and multi-disciplinary team
  • Free parking
  • Paid for Private Indemnity covered by Cygnet
  • Paid DBS
  • Appraisal & peer supervision
  • Access to the NHS Discount Scheme

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

Cygnethave 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 next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly?

We are looking forOn Call Doctorsto provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based atCygnet Hospital Wokingproviding cover across week nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.

Also, there is a private Doctors on-call room on site with a bed, computer / desk, ensuite bathroom / shower, and next to the kitchen area for access to snacks all day and night.

Cygnet Hospital Wokingoffers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway. Services are delivered 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.

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

Your role responsibilities

  • Ensure 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 emergency
  • Respond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospital
  • Attend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standards
  • Keep 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 service
  • Prescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of care
  • Maintain 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Competitive rate:

Weekday rate: £350 Weekend rate: £450

As well as...

  • The ability to work alongside an onsite Consultant Psychiatrist and multi-disciplinary team
  • Free parking
  • Paid for Private Indemnity covered by Cygnet
  • Paid DBS
  • Appraisal & peer supervision
  • Access to the NHS Discount Scheme

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

Cygnethave 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 next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Knaphill

GU21 2QS


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Knaphill

GU21 2QS


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Alma Matei

VPA396E2E6.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£350 to £450 a day

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA396E2E6

Job locations

Knaphill

GU21 2QS


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