Specialty Doctor CAMHS

NHS; West Burton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a full-time Specialty Doctor to join its CAMHS unit at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The role involves delivering psychiatric care, supporting young patients aged 12-18 in a structured environment. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals while being part of a multidisciplinary team. Offering a competitive salary between £70,000 and £85,000, alongside significant professional development opportunities and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Study leave and budget

Life Assurance scheme

Research opportunities

Gym Discounts

Free meals

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Able to interview, assess & treat patients and write clear medical notes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GMC registered

Mental Health Act knowledge

Communication skills

Experience in psychiatry

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

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 full‑time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood on our 12‑bed GAU.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on‑site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is a feeling that has no parallel. It’s 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: CAMHS General Adolescent Acute Unit
• Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
• Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full‑time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood and provide psychiatric care on Wizard House Ward, our 12‑bed GAU.

You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first‑class multidisciplinary team.

Wizard House is our 12‑bed general adolescent acute unit (GAU) providing support for young people aged 12 to 18 across the gender spectrum who require inpatient care. The service is focused on helping them return home and is dedicated to helping young people maintain their school placements where possible. Admissions can be either formal or informal.

The aim of our service is to improve the mental health of young people, who require treatment in a general adolescent unit, by delivering tailored assessment and treatment packages in a safe, age‑appropriate environment, specifically, to reduce the risk of harm to self and / or others.

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.

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 (Depending on the needs of the region).

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Salary from £70,000 - £85,000 per year (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 £1,000 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’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.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in [insert speciality].
• 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.
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email [e-mail].

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.

£70,000 to £85,000 a year (Depending on Experience).