Specialist Psychiatrist
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £100,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bierley, BD4 6AD |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR1340 |
Summary
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Job Title: Specialist Psychiatry Post (fixed term post for 6 months)
Professionally Accountable to: Consultant Psychiatrist
Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager
Salary up to: £100,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications
Contract duration: 6 months FTC
We are seeking an experienced full-time Associate Specialist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bierley and provide psychiatric care on Shelley Ward our 16 bed male low secure forensic unit.
The unit provides recovery based treatment for men whose mental health needs result in continuing and ongoing disturbed or challenging behaviour and who may have a dual diagnosis.
Many of the service users have a significant forensic history and require close liaison with external agencies including the Ministry of Justice and MAPPA. The aim of the service is to support individuals to transition towards independent living, or the least restrictive environment which may include step down to a locked or open rehabilitation setting as the next stage in their recovery. The service benefits from true multi-disciplinary input including a Consultant Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker.
We are looking for someone who is...
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience of psychiatry
- Section 12 Approved
- Knowledgeable with regards to the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
- An excellent communicator who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of Forensic psychiatry is highly desirable as is membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
Main duties and Responsibilities…
- Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking, mental state and physical examination of newly admitted patients
- Carry out 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 and chair when necessary 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 as necessary
- Communicating effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
What next?
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Click the link to apply- if you require further information or wish to discuss the post informally please email to request a call back from the medical director (helenhart@cygnethealth.co.uk)
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