Specialty Doctor: Path to Consultant via CESR in Psychiatry

Cygnet Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Blackburn is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join their team and work directly with patients under the guidance of a Consultant Psychiatrist. This role offers the opportunity to advance through a structured CESR programme and features a competitive salary of up to £85,000. Candidates should be fully GMC registered and experienced within a mental health setting, with a commitment to professional development and exceptional clinical skills.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000

Generous exam & study leave

Company paid life assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the NHS Discount Scheme

Smart Health Toolkit

Qualifications

• Experienced within a mental health setting.
• Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice.
• Committed to continued professional development.

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 & multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Risk management

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

Fully GMC registered

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in Blackburn is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join their team and work directly with patients under the guidance of a Consultant Psychiatrist. This role offers the opportunity to advance through a structured CESR programme and features a competitive salary of up to £85,000. Candidates should be fully GMC registered and experienced within a mental health setting, with a commitment to professional development and exceptional clinical skills.