About this role
Job summary
Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly?
We are looking for On Call Doctors to provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton providing cover across weeknights, weekends and bank holidays.
Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.
Cygnet Hospital Beckton offers PD, PICU and acute mental health services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living.
We offer specialist diagnostic assessments. The psychology team offers a range of individual therapies such as DBT, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Schema focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that the ward is at all times aware of contact arrangements, and that those arrangements are always in place and they enable the ward to make contact immediately in the event of an admission or clinical emergencyRespond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospitalAttend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standardsKeep clinical records to a satisfactory standard.Report clinically to the responsible clinician for individual patients and to the Medical Director, who will be responsible for maintaining standards of servicePrescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of careMaintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff, including morning handover meetings each working day.Ensure that the wards are not left without medical cover at any time during the duty period and that any urgent clinical situation is properly and safely managed, and stabilised
About us
Cygnet have 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 description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly?
We are looking for On Call Doctors to provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton providing cover across weeknights, weekends and bank holidays.
Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.
Cygnet Hospital Beckton offers PD, PICU and acute mental health services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living.
We offer specialist diagnostic assessments. The psychology team offers a range of individual therapies such as DBT, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Schema focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Your role responsibilities
Ensure that the ward is at all times aware of contact arrangements, and that those arrangements are always in place and they enable the ward to make contact immediately in the event of an admission or clinical emergency Respond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospital Attend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standards Keep clinical records to a satisfactory standard. Report clinically to the responsible clinician for individual patients and to the Medical Director, who will be responsible for maintaining standards of service Prescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of care Maintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff, including morning handover meetings each working day. Ensure that the wards are not left without medical cover at any time during the duty period and that any urgent clinical situation is properly and safely managed, and stabilisedWhy Cygnet? Well offer you
Competitive rate:
Weekday rate: £350
Weekend rate: £450
As well as...
The ability to work alongside an onsite Consultant Psychiatrist and multi-disciplinary team Free parking Paid for Private Indemnity covered by Cygnet Paid DBS Appraisal & peer supervision Access to the NHS Discount SchemeWe 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 practiceCygnet have 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 inspe ctions, 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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
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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.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
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E6 6ZB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)