Consultant Psychiatrist - CQC Rated GOOD

St Andrew’s Healthcare; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Car lease scheme

Pension and sickness benefits

Onsite parking

Relocation allowance

Wellbeing support and CPD

Job summary

St Andrew’s Healthcare seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead clinical care at our Basildon/North Benfleet Essex site. This is a senior role with non-resident on-call and a two-tier rota, requiring MRCPsych or equivalent and a CCT in Forensic, General Adult Psychiatry or LD (or to complete soon).

You will oversee a MDT, drive governance, research and service development within a compassionate, value-based framework and benefit from a strong medical leadership structure and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent is required.
• CCT in Forensic, General Adult Psychiatry or LD, or to be completed in the next 6 months.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward.
• Oversee assessment, treatment and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Lead MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Supervising referrals and admissions including preadmission assessments.
• Contribute to management and clinical governance meetings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in Forensic/General Adult Psychiatry or LD (to complete in 6 months)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - CQC Rated GOOD

Full Time 37.5 hours a week (part time could be considered)

Location: Basildon

A bit about us

We are St Andrews a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs. Our Essex site in North Benfleet near Basildon was recently rated GOOD by the CQC and is on its journey to becoming an outstanding site and service.

St Andrews Essex is a 78 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprising of five wards that cover PICU, Acute and Specialist Mental Health services (Low Secure and Rehabilitation).

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a senior clinical leadership role, supporting the continued development of services at our site in North Benfleet and to make a real impact on the lives of patients.

Why Join St Andrews?

Be part of a clinically driven organisation with a strong medical leadership structure.

Lead a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, junior doctors and specialist therapists.

Access opportunities for research, teaching, service development and leadership within a supportive and academically engaged environment.

Work within a unique therapeutic setting that combines evidence-based practice with innovation, including the use of outcome measures to continually improve care.

Main duties of the job

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward.
• Oversee assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Lead and collaborate with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments.
• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings
• Contribute to service strategy, improvement projects, and collaborative working with external partners.
• Undertake research and innovation projects aligned with St Andrews mission to deliver world class, value-based healthcare.
• The post includes a non-resident on-call commitment and joins part of a two tier rota, with a specialty doctor based locally.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Ideally CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry or due to complete in the next 6 months
• Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status
• Strong clinical leadership, decision making, and communication skills.
• Commitment to St Andrews CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

About us

We offer:

• Opportunities for teaching, research, and innovation.
• A strong culture of CPD supported by peer groups and internal training.
• Mentorship and career development programmes.
• Scope to develop specialist interests and influence regional and national mental health services.

You can achieve more at St Andrews Healthcare

St Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.

Rewards and Benefits - Competitive salary plus:

• 41 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
• Free onsite parking and cycle to work scheme.
• Relocation allowance if eligible
• Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

With our recent CV rating of GOOD we are now looking to appoint a new passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to the team to help us grow and develop the site and become an outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have MRCPsych or equivalent and hold a CCT in Forensic, General Adult Psychiatry or LD or be looking to complete their CCT in the next 6 months

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceUp to £165,000 plus Benefits Package

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours