Job summary
Are you an outstanding Specialty 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 Hospital Wolverhampton and provide psychiatric care on Shaw Ward, our 17 bed acute service for men.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Staff Grade Psychiatrist) - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.
Shaw Ward is an acute service for men and is based at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. The aim on Shaw Ward is to assess and treat individuals in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion.
With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community. Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.
Main duties of the job
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 1:5 On call rota
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
24 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£90,000 to £90,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP858B3981
Job locations
Wolverhampton
WV11 1UH
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Wolverhampton
WV11 1UH