Hybrid Resident Medical Officer

Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? As a Hybrid Resident Medical Officer, you'll play a crucial role providing on call and day shift cover for Cygnet Hospital Colchester. Cygnet Hospital Colchester in a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs. This role will be based on Highwoods Ward, our 19 bedded male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating people in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community. You'll be covering a mix of out of hours on call (5pm - 9am & weekends) and day shifts (9am-5pm) on the acute ward, with access to Consultant advice., In the role, you'll carry out:

• ECGs
• Bloods
• NG tubing
• Patient admissions
• Patient assessments
• Risk assessments
• Mental health assessments
  
  Cygnet have 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.