Speciality Doctor - Female PICU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping 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.

• Job Title: Specialty Doctor

• Service Line:Female PICU

• Professionally Accountable to:Consultant Psychiatrist

• Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?

With us, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.

We are seeking an experiencedfull-time Specialty Doctorwho will work atCygnet Hospital Oldbury and provide psychiatric care onRosa Ward,our 12 bed PICU service for women.

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.

Rosa Ward, our 12 bed female PICU, accepts emergency and crisis admissions. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including acute and prison services. Our aim is a short, rapid intervention to help individuals regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting and ultimately return home.

Rosa Ward provides expert, intensive, short-term, individualised care for women detained under the Mental Health Act.

Individuals will p resent with increased risks that require them to be assessed and treated in an intensive care environment.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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.

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

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £90,000 per year

• 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 youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.

Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll 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 and mental health diagnosis

• 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

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist m ental 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?

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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

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Employer's website

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