Job summary
Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor to join the medical team at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, working on New Dawn Ward, our specialist 9-bed Tier 4 personality disorder service for women.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to develop specialist experience in the assessment and treatment of complex personality disorder within a psychologically informed and trauma-informed service.
You will work closely with an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, while taking meaningful responsibility for the day-to-day psychiatric and medical care of patients.
New Dawn provides both short-term crisis intervention and longer-term therapeutic treatment using a model informed by the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), including skills coaching and individual psychological therapy.
The role would particularly suit a doctor wishing to develop expertise in general adult psychiatry, complex trauma and personality disorder, psychologically informed care, complex risk management and Mental Health Act work, while progressing towards senior SAS or Consultant-level practice.
Main duties of the job
- Provide routine medical and psychiatric support including initial clerking and mental state examination of newly admitted patients
- Carry out the 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 in 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 e.g. BLS, ILS, Breakaway training/PMVA training, Moving and Transferring, Infection Control, H&S.
- Communicating effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
- Participating in the On call rota in line with the needs of the region
About us
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.
Details
- Date posted: 05 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £90,000 to £90,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPBB6711B5
- Job locations: Ealing, W5 2HT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
- Job Title: Specialty Doctor
- Service Line:Female Personality Disorders
- Professionally Accountable to:Consultant Psychiatrist
- Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager
New Dawn provides both short-term crisis intervention and longer-term therap eutic treatment using a model informed by the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), including skills coaching and individual psychological therapy.
Main duties and Responsibilities
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Salary up to £90,000 per year
- Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
- Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
- Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
- Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
- Discount schemes including Perkbox, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
- Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
- Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to yo ur local pharmacy
- Electric Car Scheme
Our Portfolio Pathway programme
This programme will help you develop the skills you need to progress to Consultant level and youll rotate within wards/services to gain valuable experience across various subspecialties.
Youll also have an educational supervisor to review your progress and oversee your development and youll receive support with MRCPsych exams.
We are looking for someone who is...
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis
- Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
- A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
- Committed to continued professional development
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Cygnethave 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.
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This advert is for Speciality Doctor (Female Personality Disorders) with Cygnet Health Care in Ealing, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £90,000 to £90,000 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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