Job summary 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 have an opportunity for a full-time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide psychiatric care to patients on our 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service. Main duties of the job Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service will be opening in 2025. There will be two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service. Crocus Ward will provide a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward will provide specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs. 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 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation. Details Date posted 07 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £88,000 a year (Depending on Experience) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP8BC364E9 Job locations Kidsgrove ST7 4JA Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Specialty Doctor Service Line: Female Personality Disorder 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, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme We have an opportunity for afull-timeSpecialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, located inStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. This isour brand new specialist 31 bed mental health hospital for women which opened earlier this year The post holder will provide psychiatric care to patients on our 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service. Burleigh Ward is our 11 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll 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 whilereaping 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 on call rota dependent on the needs of the region Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary up to £88,000 per year (Depending on experience) 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 (Cygnets 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 Our CESR programme This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties. Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll receive support with MRCPsych exams. We are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Specialty Doctor Service Line: Female Personality Disorder 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, youll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme We have an opportunity for afull-timeSpecialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, located inStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. This isour brand new specialist 31 bed mental health hospital for women which opened earlier this year The post holder will provide psychiatric care to patients on our 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service. Burleigh Ward is our 11 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll 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 whilereaping 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 on call rota dependent on the needs of the region Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary up to £88,000 per year (Depending on experience) 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 (Cygnets 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 Our CESR programme This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties. Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll receive support with MRCPsych exams. We are looking for someone who is... Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above 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. Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address Kidsgrove ST7 4JA Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address Kidsgrove ST7 4JA Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : ST7 4JA Kidsgrove, United Kingdom