Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Chelmsford seeks a motivated Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist. The role involves providing medical leadership for inpatient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register. Join a supportive environment that values professional development with excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and on the Specialist Register required.
• Proficient in applying the Mental Capacity Act to patient care.
• Expected to provide medical leadership for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for the Tower inpatient ward.
• Work closely with MDT to ensure effective service delivery.
• Contribute to care pathways for patients across the service.

Skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Mental Capacity Act proficiency

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register

CCT or equivalent

Job description

The post holder will be expected to work closely with the ward managers and the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective service and also be expected to work closely with the relevant community teams and contribute to providing an effective care pathway for patients across the service. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for patients under their care on Tower Ward for patients detained under the Mental Health Act and expected to carry out the duties expected of an RC knowledgably and in a timely manner. The post holder will be expected to be knowledgeable of the Mental Capacity Act and be proficient at applying it appropriately to patient care. You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team. Shape the future of Dementia Care and join the service where your clinical insight will directly enhance the lives of older adults living with dementia. EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to provide medical leadership for the Tower inpatient ward based at Clacton and District Hospital Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The post holder will provide medical leadership for multidisciplinary team comprising of resident doctors, ward nursing team, psychiatrists, CPN's, OT and psychologist.

Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here. The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer