As a Resident Medical Officer, you'll play an important role providing on call cover and on occasions covering your colleagues on planned leave at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage.
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is our 82 bedded purpose built hospital with 3 acute wards and 3 secure wards. The hospital aims to provide mental health services to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.
With accommodation and meals provided, you'll be onsite whilst covering on call duties (5pm and 9am and weekend shifts), and you'll work on a rota of 4 days on / 3 days off.
At other times when you are covering your colleagues planned leave you will work 9 am to 5pm.
Main duties of the job Why Cygnet?
We'll offer you:
Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
Medical indemnity cover
CPD support and study leave
Active participation in clinical governance
Generous annual leave entitlement
Learning and development opportunities
Free meals & Free parking
Company paid life assurance scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the NHS Discount 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
An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement, the ability to manage risk & know when to ask for help
At least 6 months of Psychiatric Experience
Experience in General Practice and General Medicine
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
Committed to continued professional development
About us Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities As a
Resident Medical Officer , you'll play an important role providing on call cover and on occasions covering your colleagues on planned leave at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage.
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage
is our 82 bedded purpose built hospital with 3 acute wards and 3 secure wards. The hospital aims to provide mental health services to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.
With accommodation and meals provided, you'll be onsite whilst covering on call duties (5pm and 9am and weekend shifts), and you'll work on a rota of 4 days on / 3 days off.
At other times when you are covering your colleagues planned leave you will work 9 am to 5pm.
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.
Person Specification General Requirements
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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.
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