Description
We are seeking an outstanding Psychiatrist to join our team as a Bank On Call Doctor (Psychiatry) at Cygnet Hospital Beckton. As a Bank On Call Doctor, you will provide on-call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams, working across weeknights, weekends, and bank holidays.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Ensure that the ward is aware of contact arrangements and can make immediate contact in case of an admission or clinical emergency
- Respond immediately to contact from the ward and be available to travel to the hospital
- Attend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission
- Maintain high professional standards and keep accurate clinical records
- Report clinically to the responsible clinician for individual patients and the Medical Director
- Prescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist
- Undertake clinical audits and maintain standards of care
- Maintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff
In return, we offer:
- Competitive rates: £350 per day (weekdays), £450 per day (weekends)
- Free parking
- Paid for Private Indemnity covered by Cygnet
- Paid DBS
- Appraisal and peer supervision
- Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
To be considered for this role, you must be:
- Fully GMC registered and MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- Experienced within a mental health setting
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledgeable of mental health legislation and codes of practice