Senior Psychiatrist

Cygnet, a leading mental health provider, seeks an experienced Senior Psychiatrist to join our team in Chelmsford, Essex.

We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated psychiatrist to lead our services at Cygnet Hospital Colchester. As a Senior Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality treatment under the direction of a Consultant Psychiatrist.

You will assess referrals, undertake mental state examinations of service users, participate in weekly ward rounds, and attend multidisciplinary meetings. Your excellent clinical decision-making skills and ability to manage risk will ensure that medical decisions are implemented as planned.

Auditing medical services and ensuring compliance with GMC and other professional guidelines are also key aspects of this role. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to uphold policies and procedures and contribute to service governance and development.

This is a full-time position based on our inpatient Rehabilitation services at Cygnet Colchester. The post holder will rotate wards in accordance with service needs, providing a valuable opportunity to gain experience across various subspecialties.

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 recovery-focused approach aims to prepare individuals for a move to step-down services and ultimately back into the community wherever possible.

Cygnet offers a competitive salary up to £80,000 per year (depending on experience), generous exam and study leave, and monthly CPD grand rounds. You will also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as access to the NHS Discount Scheme and Smart Health Toolkit.

We are committed to the ongoing development of our staff and offer appraisal and peer supervision. Our contributory pension scheme and company-paid life assurance scheme provide added security and peace of mind.