Speciality Doctor

NHS; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor for their facility in Brighouse. This position involves providing psychiatric care in a rehabilitation service and offers a salary of up to £63,000 annually. Opportunities for career progression to Consultant level are available through their CESR programme. The ideal candidate will be fully GMC registered and committed to professional development. Benefits include generous leave entitlements and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Company paid Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Free meals and on-site parking

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking.
• Participate in weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain full records of medical and psychiatric assessments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Neuropsychiatry

Team Collaboration

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

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 part‑time‑time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The emphasis within the service is on preparing individuals for discharge or to support with longer term optimal functioning.

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse can support up to 21 men in a relaxed, calm and homely environment.

The focus is on helping individuals increase their independence wherever possible through work and education, as well as social and leisure facilities, offering a slower stream rehabilitation service where needed.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Specialty Doctor

Service Line: High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (level 2) Service for Men

Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced part‑time (32 hours / 4 days per week) Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse and provide psychiatric care in our mental health rehabilitation service for men.

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 on call rota dependent on the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £63,000 per year for 4 days per week (Depending on experience)
• 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 you will rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties. You will also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and you will receive support with MRCPsych exams.

Requirements

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Neuropsychiatry
• 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
• Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnet has 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 [e-mail]

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.