Specialty Doctor (Female Personality Disorders)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Cygnet Health Care Specialty Doctor (Female Personality Disorders) The closing date is 29 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary? We are seeking an experienced full-time Specialty Doctor who will work at Cygnet Hospital Beckton and provide psychiatric care on New Dawn Ward, our 18 Tier 4 Personality Disorder service for women. You will be fully involved as a practising psychiatrist (Staff Grade Psychiatrist) - while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team. New Dawn Ward at Cygnet Hospital Beckton is an 18 bed specialist Tier 4 Personality Disorder service. Women can be admitted to New Dawn if they have a diagnosis of personality disorder, exhibit self-harming behaviour and are able to accept the need for help. Service users can be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act. The service is structured so that there are two distinct areas in the ward aligned with the care pathway; pre-engagement and engagement. Following admission, a 12 week assessment period is undertaken to establish needs and determine the appropriate treatment pathway. Upon completion of the 12 weeks assessment, a clear pathway will be formulated with the service user and discussed in their first CPA (Care Programme Approach) meeting. 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 VPBF6B8E43 Job locations London E6 6ZB United Kingdom Job description 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 th