Speciality 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 Speciality Doctor (Female Personality Disorders) The closing date is 04 November 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 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 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 t