Consultant Psychiatrist

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Billericay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Essex is looking for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist in Billericay to provide comprehensive psychiatric services across various areas. Responsibilities include working within a multidisciplinary team, attending necessary hearings, and conducting assessments. Candidates must have full GMC registration and specialist status in forensic psychiatry. This position will play a critical role in liaising with various agencies and ensuring patient care standards are met. The Trust values equal opportunities and encourages diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Must have Full GMC registration and Specialist Register status.
• Section 12 approval is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 clinical service within a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare and attend Section 12 reports and Tribunals.
• Communicate with the Ministry of Justice for patients under care.
• Conduct gatekeeping assessments for admission suitability.
• Liaise with external agencies and attend mandatory meetings.

Education

Full GMC registration and Specialist Register status (Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent)

Section 12 approval

Job description

Overview

The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) posts a full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist in Billericay (2 Heath Close). The post provides cover across Southend‑on‑Sea, Essex and Thurrock, handling community work, gatekeeping assessments, and liaison for general adult services, the Criminal Justice Service and the East of England Specialist Commissioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently within a multidisciplinary clinical team providing 24/7, 365‑day service.
• Prepare and attend Section 12 reports, Managers Hearings, and Tribunals for patients under care.
• Communicate routinely with the Ministry of Justice for patients on hospital or restriction orders.
• Attend weekly referrals meetings and mandatory monthly PDP meetings, presenting where appropriate.
• Conduct gatekeeping assessments to determine suitability for admission.
• Collaborate with forensic social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists and external agencies such as general adult psychiatrists and criminal justice teams.
• Liaise with commissioners and the regional Provider Collaborative for gatekeeping assessments and bed‑management meetings.
• Perform any additional duties delegated by the director or chief executive.

Qualifications & Appointments

• Full GMC registration and Specialist Register status (Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent). If within six months of obtaining CCT, must be on AAC by appointment date.
• Section 12 approval required.

Important Information

References: Include professional references with business contact details for the last three years of employment; personal or character references are not accepted.

DBS Check: As a newly appointed employee you will bear the cost of the initial DBS check; the cost will be deducted from your first salary.

COVID‑19 Vaccination: Vaccinations required for those deployed to a CQC‑registered care home, per the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021.

Applicants will undergo robust safer recruitment processes. The Trust reserves the right to expire vacancies prior to the stated closing date.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from individuals with mental health experience, people with learning disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds. Please request alternative formats (Braille, audio) via the Recruitment Department.