Specialty Doctor

Job Title: Specialty Doctor Service Line: Male Acute and Rehabilitation Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary? We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will provide psychiatric support to patients admitted at Cygnet Hospital Colchester and emergency cover for other wards. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Staff Grade Psychiatrist) - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. Cygnet Hospital Colchester is our 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs. The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.