Specialty Doctor

Many of our service users have a significant forensic history and we work closely with external agencies including the Ministry of Justice and MAPPA. Individual sex offending treatment is offered on Shelley Ward and RSVP (the Risk of Sexual Violence Protocol) is used on the ward to evaluate risk.

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry and a competitive salary?

With us, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career to Consultant level through our prestigious CESR programme.

We have an opportunity for a full time Specialty Doctor to shape services at Cygnet Hospital Bierley while being fully supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and first-class multidisciplinary team.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of low secure, specialist and psychiatric intensive care services for men and women, including a specialist personality disorder service for women.

This vacancy sits on Shelley Ward. Shelley Ward is our 16 bed male low secure service, providing recovery based treatment for men whose mental health needs result in continuing and ongoing disturbed or challenging behaviour and who may have a dual diagnosis.