Resident Medical Officer

Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? As Resident Medical Officer, youll play a crucial role providing on call cover for Cygnet Churchill. This is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court) as well as bespoke care packages on Elm Court. The RMO is the doctor onsite covering on calls between 5pm and 9am and weekend shifts. Generally the RMO will work on a rota of 4 days on / 3 days off.,

• Assess all patients on admission by completing a thorough history and examination including physical examination.
• Ensure physical health and mental health care of patients are being met with reviews with the nursing staff whilst on call.
• Carry out physical examinations including ECGs & Bloods
• Conduct risk assessments and mental health assessments for patients
• Liaise with the Consultant Psychiatrists on call when necessary for advice.
• Prescribe and review medication with the support of the Consultant Psychiatrist on call when required.
• Be supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist weekly to ensure training needs analysis and personal development plan.
• Ensure the Responsible Clinician is kept updated in a timely manner regarding all clinical matters arising whilst on call by submitting appropriate handovers.
• Liaise with all members of the MDT, GPs, relatives and other professional agencies as needed.
  
  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.