Bank On Call Doctor (Psychiatry)

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 Bank On Call Doctor (Psychiatry) The closing date is 11 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly? We are looking for On Call Doctors to provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton providing cover across weeknights, weekends and bank holidays. Please note you would need to live locally or within one hour maximum from site . Cygnet Hospital Beckton offers PD, PICU and acute mental health services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery. A range of therapies supports the care pathway towards independent living. We offer specialist diagnostic assessments. The psychology team offers a range of individual therapies such as DBT, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytical Therapy, Schema focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Main duties of the job Ensure that the ward is at all times aware of contact arrangements, and that those arrangements are always in place and they enable the ward to make contact immediately in the event of an admission or clinical emergency Respond immediately to contact from the ward and be immediately available to travel to reach the hospital Attend the hospital to assess, physically examine, and initiate immediate management of every admission, maintaining high professional standards Keep clinical records to a satisfactory standard. Report clinically to the responsible clinician for individual patients and to the Medical Director, who will be responsible for maintaining standards of service Prescribe and review medication under the supervision of the relevant Consultant Psychiatrist and undertake clinical audits and maintain and monitor standards of care Maintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team and nursing staff, including morning handover meetings each working day. Ensure that the wards are not left without medical cover at any time during the duty period and that any urgent clinical situation is properly and safely managed, and stabilised 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 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £350 a day Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time Reference number VPA5BBD06E 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 the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Psychiatrist looking for your next challenge which allows you to work flexibly? We are looking for On Call Doctors to provide on call cover to our well-established Psychiatry Teams based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton providing cover across