Specialty Doctor

Location: Corwen

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Job Title:

Specialty Doctor Service Line:
Neurocognitive services (Male)
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 Portfolio Pathway programme

We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Afon Las and provide psychiatric care within our neurocognitive service for men. A candidate with experience with physical health specialities or GP training would be ideal for this role!

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service scheduled to open in early 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, the hospital will provide a 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, delivering specialist care and support for individuals with complex needs. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neurorehabilitation services, offering a clear pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery.

You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

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 patients

Carry out the assessment, appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment under Consultant supervision of inpatients of the unit.

Maintain good communication with ward nursing staff, mental health professionals and other agencies as required

Participate in weekly ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings, including CPA, Tribunal hearings & Section 117 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 duty doctor on call rota dependent on the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary up to £85,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service5 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 Class Pass, 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

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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…