Specialty Doctor (Part-time)
Company
Location
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/14/2025
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Description
Job Title: Specialty Doctor
Service Line: Learning Disabilities
Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
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 are seeking an experienced part-time specialty doctor (7 sessions) who will work in our Scottish residential services.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.
The Cygnet Services Covered By This Role Are
Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) – 10 residents
Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) – 12 residents
Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) – 2 residents
Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) – 14 residents
Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) – 18 residents
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…
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…
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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply or email [email protected]
Service Line: Learning Disabilities
Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
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 are seeking an experienced part-time specialty doctor (7 sessions) who will work in our Scottish residential services.
You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist – while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.
The Cygnet Services Covered By This Role Are
Thistle House (Dundee, DD5 1PL) – 10 residents
Ellen Mhor (Dundee, DD1 2QH) – 12 residents
Lindsay House (Dundee, DD3 9AG) – 2 residents
Ranaich (Dunblane, FK15 0DR) – 14 residents
Trinity House and Trinity Lodge (Lockerbie, DG11 2DS & DG11 2AG) – 18 residents
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 residents
- Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of residents.
- Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA and Patient Review 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 psychiatry on call rota, on a 1 in 4 basis (moving to 1 in 5 with AMP status and experience in role)
- Salary up to £85,000 per year FTE (£59,500 per year)
- 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 (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
- Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 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
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
- Section 22 approval or eligibility for AMP training an advantage
- Experienced & knowledgeable in psychiatry
- Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Adults with Incapacity Act
- 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
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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply or email [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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