London, W5 2HT
Associate Specialist - Female Eating Disorders
Cygnet
£90,000
Full-time
Description
Are you an outstanding 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 Associate Specialist to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Ealing – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.
Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.
This role is based on Sunrise Ward, our 14 bed specialist Tier 4 service, providing treatment, care and support for women with a primary diagnosis of eating disorder.
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.
Your role responsibilities…
Routine medical and psychiatric support to Sunrise and emergency cover for the other ward, New Dawn (nine-bed, inpatient, NHSE commissioned personality disorder unit).
Initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients.
The assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.
Participation in weekly Ward Rounds and in other multidisciplinary meetings, including Care Programme Approach (CPA) Meetings, First Tier Tribunal hearings, Managers hearings and Section 117 meetings, ensuring that full and up-to-date clinical information is available to the meeting and ensuring that medical decisions are implemented as planned
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
The post holder will participate in the ‘duty doctor’ on-call rota at the hospital, and will be on-call. Supervision for on-call related issues will take place in consultation with the Consultant on call or the following day with the consultant for the respective Unit.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary up to £90,000 per year
30 days annual leave in addition to the 8 public holidays
5 days study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc.
Monthly CPD grand rounds where you’ll 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 and free parking 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 in Eating Disorders and General Adult Psychiatry
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 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&rsquo
Expiry date: 12/07/2024
Associate Specialist - Female Eating Disorders
Company
Cygnet
Salary
£90,000
Job Type
Full-time
Location
London, W5 2HT
Our Commitments
Armed Forces Covenant
Disability Confident
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