Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient

NHS; Rochford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health service dedicated to mental health and community care. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide high-quality leadership and care to patients in a supportive environment. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with esteemed educational institutions. Enjoy a flexible working arrangement and a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS Discounts for Staff

Excellent Training Facilities

Buying and Selling Annual Leave Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Experience in managing clinical complexity and uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant input and responsible clinician duties for inpatients.
• Ensure excellence in mental health assessments and treatments.
• Liaise with primary care services regarding patient needs.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mental Health Assessment

Evidence-Based Treatment

Collaboration with Community Services

Documentation in Electronic Patient Records

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych

Job description

Job summary

**THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health 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.

EPUT is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to join Willow ward based at Rochford Hospital, Rochford.

Main duties of the job

The post holder who will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Willow ward which is a 16-bed female ward for service users of adult working age. The ward provides inpatient psychiatric assessments, treatment and care to help reduce risk of harm to self and others. On the site, there is a male acute ward Cedar ward. Cedar ward is paired with Willow ward for consultant cross-cover of SPA and other absences.

About us

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.

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

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-EPUT680

Job locations

Willow ward, Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for inpatients on Willow ward-16 bed female inpatient ward.

Ensure excellence in the provision of mental health assessments and evidence based treatments to all referred patients to the service in line with Trust policies.

Establish a reliable and accessible work schedule with the team and be readily available during work hours.

Work collaboratively with colleagues in community and inpatient settings concerning the timely care and transfer of patients as necessary.

Ensure appropriate administration and documentation in relation to duties of the post, including recording clinical activities in the Trust electronic patient record system.

Liaise with primary care services as appropriate about patients physical health, mental health and social care needs.

Help co-ordinate further support and/or management between different services as service users needs may dictate.

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for inpatients on Willow ward-16 bed female inpatient ward.

Ensure excellence in the provision of mental health assessments and evidence based treatments to all referred patients to the service in line with Trust policies.

Establish a reliable and accessible work schedule with the team and be readily available during work hours.

Work collaboratively with colleagues in community and inpatient settings concerning the timely care and transfer of patients as necessary.

Ensure appropriate administration and documentation in relation to duties of the post, including recording clinical activities in the Trust electronic patient record system.

Liaise with primary care services as appropriate about patients physical health, mental health and social care needs.

Help co-ordinate further support and/or management between different services as service users needs may dictate.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status.
• Approved under Section 12.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Essential

• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status.
• Approved under Section 12.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Essential

• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Willow ward, Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Willow ward, Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)