Resident Medical Officer (RMO)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?
As Resident Medical Officer, you’ll play a crucial role providing on call cover for Cygnet Hospital Blackheath and Cygnet Lodge Lewisham.
Based in South East London, Cygnet Hospital Blackheath provides inpatient low secure and PICU services for men with a mental health illness. Cygnet Lodge Lewisham is a specialist high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men.
You'll be covering out of hours on call (5pm - 9am), working 3 days one week, and 4 days the next with access to Consultant advice
On calls are completed from home but the post holder would be required to come into the service as needed, so the ability to travel is essential
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others, every day.
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In the role, you’ll carry out…
- ECGs
- Bloods
- NG tubing
- Patient admissions
- Patient assessments
- Risk assessments
- Mental health assessments
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
- Medical indemnity cover
- CPD support and study leave
- Active participation in clinical governance
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Learning and development opportunities
- Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
- Company paid life assurance scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
We are looking for someone who is...
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
- An excellent clinical decision maker, with sound judgement, the ability to manage risk & know when to ask for help
- Preferably experienced in Psychiatry
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
- Committed to continued professional development
Cygnet Health Care has 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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Resident Medical Officer (RMO) roles across Cygnet Health Care's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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