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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 Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Churchill – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm, including 1:5 on-calls.The post holder will participate in the ‘duty doctor’ on-call rota (1:5) at the hospital i.e. 5 week day on-calls (5 pm – 9 am) and 2 week end day on-calls (9 am – 9 am) i.e. 7 on-calls over a 5 weeks period. Supervision for on-call related issues will take place with Juniper ward Consultant (monthly Clinical Supervision) and / or Medical Director at the monthly Medical Advisory Committee meeting.Cygnet Hospital Churchill, with a Good CQC overall rating and located in South / Central London, is a 57 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including an emergency acute admissions service (Juniper Ward) and three high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services (Elm Court, Maple Court and Mulberry Court).This role will be based on Juniper Ward, our 17 bedded male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.The MDT staff are actively encouraged and supported to complete Quality Improvement Projects, as part of our supportive culture to continue to improve on the quality of care we provide.There are excellent opportunities to progress your career in the form of support to complete MRCPsych exams.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.You’ll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.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

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
• 30 days annual leave entitlement [in addition to the 8 public holidays].
• 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 (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• 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
• Car leasing scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Cygnet Annual Medical Conference, please follow the link below to find out more about this year’s conference

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Approved under S12 or able to achieve with 3 months of appointment & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent
• Experienced at senior level in General Adult inpatient psychiatry
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• In-depth knowledge of the English Mental Health Legislation and Mental Capacity Legislation
• 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

Our CESR programmeThis 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.Cygnethas 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 or email a copy of your CV to AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.ukLocation InformationTo see detailed information about this location please click hereWhat next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply.