Associate Specialist - Forensic Psychiatry PICU

Job Location	Blackheath, Colchester
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Are you an outstanding Specialty or Associate Specialist Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatryand a competitive salaryWith us, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.We have an opportunity for afull-time Specialty Doctorto shape services atCygnet Hospital Blackheathwhile being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.This role is based on Tyler ward, our PICU service which provides assessment and treatment for men who are experiencing an acute period of mental illness.The ward consists of 15 beds, and provides state-of-the-art facilities alongside a multi-disciplinarytreatment programme designed to assist patients in their recovery.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to othersevery 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
Participate in the on call rota

Why Cygnet Well offer you

Salary up to £90,000 (depending on experience & including on calls)
Generous exam & study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc
Monthly CPD grand rounds where youll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region
Financial support for further training & personal development
Appraisal & peer supervision
Company paid life assurance scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks

We are looking for someone who is...

Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
Experienced within a mental health setting
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice
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
Preferably approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act & a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent

Our CESR programmeThis programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant leveland youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your developmentand youll receive support with MRCPsych exams.Cygnet Health Carehas 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 enablesthousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.What nextIf you care about making a differencewe want to talk to you.To apply, please forward your cv to Please be aware that from April 1st 2022, The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 requires that health and social care workers in England, who have face-to-face contact with service users,are to provide evidence that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they should not be vaccinated for medical reasons. Currently in England, this is two doses of an approved vaccine. Please note that acceptable evidence of this is the NHSCovid Pass.

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