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 Woking providing cover across week nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site.
Also, there is a private Doctor's on-call room on site with a bed, computer / desk, ensuite bathroom / shower, and next to the kitchen area for access to snacks all day and night.
Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway. Services are delivered 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.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.
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 stabilised
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...
Competitive rate:
* Weekday rate: £200
* Weekend rate: £250
* First call out: £50
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 Scheme
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
Cygnet has 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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.
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