Cygnet
Resident Medical Officer
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Job Title: Resident Medical Officer
Service Line: Male Acute Mental Health and Low Secure
Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?
As Resident Medical Officer, you’ll play a crucial role providing on call cover for Cygnet Churchill. This is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court) as well as bespoke care packages on Elm Court.
The RMO is the doctor onsite covering on calls between 5pm and 9am and weekend shifts. Generally the RMO will work on a rota of 4 days on / 3 days off.
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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- Assess all patients on admission by completing a thorough history and examination including physical examination.
- Ensure physical health and mental health care of patients are being met with reviews with the nursing staff whilst on call.
- Carry out physical examinations including ECGs & Bloods
- Conduct risk assessments and mental health assessments for patients
- Liaise with the Consultant Psychiatrists on call when necessary for advice.
- Prescribe and review medication with the support of the Consultant Psychiatrist on call when required.
- Be supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist weekly to ensure training needs analysis and personal development plan.
- Ensure the Responsible Clinician is kept updated in a timely manner regarding all clinical matters arising whilst on call by submitting appropriate handovers.
- Liaise with all members of the MDT, GP’s, relatives and other professional agencies as needed.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary up to £65,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Medical indemnity cover
- CPD support and study leave
- Active participation in clinical governance
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Learning and development opportunities
- Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
- Company paid life assurance scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
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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
- Preferably 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 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.
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If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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