Hybrid Resident Medical Officer

Clinical / Specialist

Colchester, Essex

From £ 1000 to 500000

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 40.0

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Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

As a Hybrid Resident Medical Officer, you'll play a crucial role providing on call and day shift cover for Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

Cygnet Hospital Colchester in a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

This role will be based on Highwoods Ward, our 19 bedded male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating people in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

You'll be covering a mix of out of hours on call (5pm - 9am & weekends) and day shifts (9am-5pm) on the acute ward, with access to Consultant advice.

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.

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In the role, you'll carry out…

• ​ECGs

• Bloods

• NG tubing

• Patient admissions

• Patient assessments

• Risk assessments

• Mental health assessments

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

• Salary up to £65,000 per year (depending on experience)

• Generous exam & 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

• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

• 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

• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives

• 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

• Car leas ing scheme

• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy

• Cygnet Annual Medical Conference, please follow the link below to find out more about this year's conference

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

• Experienced in Psychiatry

• 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

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.

What next?
If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply.

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