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Hybrid Resident Medical Officer

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, SG1 4YS
70,000.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 72,730.00)
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About the role

Overview

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, SG1 4YS
Full Time
70,000.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 72,730.00)
5 June 2026

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an outstanding Junior Doctor looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

As a Hybrid Resident Medical Officeryou’ll play a crucial role providing on call and day shift cover for Cygnet Hospital Stevenage.

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

With accommodation and meals provided, you’ll be onsite whilst covering on call duties (5pm and 9am and weekend shifts), and you’ll work on a rota of 4 days on / 3 days off. At other times when you are covering your colleagues planned leave you will work between 9am to 5pm

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.

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 £70,000 per year (depending on experience)

  • Generous exam & study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc

  • Monthly CPD grand rounds where you’ll attend educational meetings & have the opportunity to meet psychiatrists from across the region

  • 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

  • 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme

  • Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group

  • Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives

  • Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions

  • Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations

  • Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card

  • Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support

  • Car leasing scheme

  • Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy

  • Cygnet Annual Medical Conference, please follow the link below to find out more about this year’s conference

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   

  • 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 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.

What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Cygnet Hospital Stevenage

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 4YS
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Our application process

Application Submission
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Step 1

Application Submission

Your application is received and reviewed by our recruitment team.
Automated Confirmation
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Step 2

Automated Confirmation

You’ll receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application.
Application Review
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Step 3

Application Review

We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
Initial Screening
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Step 4

Initial Screening

If your application is suitable, you’ll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
Interview
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Step 5

Interview

If you meet the screening criteria, you’ll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you’re applying to.
Feedback and Offer
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Step 6

Feedback and Offer

Following the interview, you’ll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

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Seeing her from a patient to where she is now is such a positive experience
Cygnet recognition
Cygnet recognised my study achievements at the Staff Achievement Awards where I was a finalist for learner of the year

88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

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90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Learning and development
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Colleague to colleague endorsements

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Tara

Support Worker SC
Recognised for
Resilience

Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.

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Sylvia

Support Worker HC
Recognised for
Hard Work

Sylvia came from Gotts Park to support us when we were three staff down on Friday, showing great initiative by proactively helping with cleaning, including locating the hoover and even cleaning the dishwasher filter.

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Taryn

Support Worker SC
Recognised for
Positivity

Taryn is health-conscious and excels at promoting residents’ weight, health, and wellbeing through nutritious eating ideas. She positively impacted at least one resident by suggesting healthier food swaps and mentors all staff on healthy options, exercise, and movement.

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Vicky

Complaints Manager
Recognised for
Empathy

Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support true leadership beyond duty

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Rebecca

Therapy/Activity Coordinator HC Salaried
Recognised for
Comfort

Rebecca (Becca) excels as Activity Coordinator with heartfelt care and positivity, treating Spencer ward ladies as humans and building their confidence. Called unsung hero” by a discharged patient. Goes above and beyond daily.

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Najinder

Support Worker HC
Recognised for
Positivity

Jay has shown outstanding dedication and positivity supporting a service user facing activity engagement challenges. They proactively took him out, arranging headphones for comfort, demonstrating patience and care, resulting in his first incident-free day in a long time—a huge achievement.

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Paul

Maintenance Manager
Recognised for
Hard Work

The Sheffield maintenance team works tirelessly to keep the hospital and school running, no job too big or small. They respond promptly to needs, ensure safety, and always fit in school requests like marquees, lights, doors, and displays, all with smiles and positive interactions with young people. Their hard work is deeply appreciated.

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Michael

Complaints Assistant
Recognised for
Empathy

Mike and Vicky showed exceptional empathy during my mother’s loss, cancelling leave to manage team duties and shield me from pressures. They created grieving space with selfless teamwork and ongoing support— rue leadership beyond duty

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Mohamed

DS Service Desk Engineer
Recognised for
Hard Work

Mohamed went above and beyond late Friday afternoon to provide login details for a new starter, instantly pulling up the ticket, communicating well, and ensuring they were set up for Monday morning. This helped create a positive first impression at Cygnet.

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Olivia

Support Worker SC
Recognised for
Hard Work

I wanted to give a shout-out to Olivia for her incredible hard work lately. Seriously, it’s been so inspiring to see her dedication and effort on the team shes only limited to hand full of service users at present but She’s been crushing it, and I really appreciate all that she does to keep things running smoothly. thank you

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