Specialty Doctor

Job description

As a Specialty Doctor you will work alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist and as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide continuous medical cover to clients on our Springs Unit - a 16 bedded male low secure mental health and autism spectrum disorder service.

You will undertake initial clerking and mental state examination of clients on admission.

Assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and initiating treatment plans under Consultant supervision of clientsof the unit are key duties of this role, along with maintaining full records of medical and psychiatric assessments and interventions.

To prescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of care.

Good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff, including morning handover meetings each working day. Participation in ward rounds and in other multi-disciplinary meetings, including Care Programme Approach Meetings (CPA), Managers Panels, Mental Health Review Tribunals etc.

To communicate effectively with mental health and other agencies and professionals as required for client assessment and for co-ordination of discharge plans.

We are looking for people who have:

• Full GMC registration
• Experience in Adult Psychiatry is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice along with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• The ability to interview, assess and treat clients and write clear comprehensive medical notes
• Proven record of CPD (Continued Professional Development)
• The ability to work with as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Desirable: Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists, Physicians, General Practitioners or equivalent
• Desirable: Section 12

In return, we will offer you:

•  Salary: up to £85,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Access to NHS Discount Scheme
• The ability to work alongside an onsite Consultant Psychiatrist and multi-disciplinary team
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service
• CPD support and study leave
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover

Company Description

Cygnet Health Care was originally founded in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals suffering from a variety of mental health problems.