Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult CMHT

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea seeks a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult CMHT to lead multidisciplinary teams. The role involves comprehensive service provision to patients over 70 with mental health issues, focusing on dementia care. Ideal candidates will possess GMC registration, relevant qualifications, and excellent clinical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and substantial support for professional development. Live and work in a vibrant community with rich history and activities.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management required.
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct new assessments for complex cases and support team members.
• Oversee clinical management of patients through weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Makes decisions based on evidence and experience

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register

Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult CMHT

The closing date is 15 December 2025

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.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate part time Consultant Psychiatrist in Older adult community mental health services.

This community Team is based at Harland Centre, provide services mainly to the Dementia patients and to Elderly patients in Southend and surrounding areas.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The service aims to provide a comprehensive service for patients over the age of 70 years with mental health problems and for patients with an established or suspected diagnosis of dementia.

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.

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.

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. We also offer generous relocation package.

• 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

Job responsibilities

• The Post Holder will be responsible for referrals from their own patch and will have a clinical leadership role within the team along with other senior clinical team members.
• The post holder will carry out new assessments for complex cases personally and support other team members to assess other referrals through supervision. Patients will be seen in outpatient clinics primarily and through home visits occasionally. The Consultant will be expected to conduct 3 outpatient clinics and 1 clinic for domiciliary visits. In these sessions the Consultant will be approximately seeing 3 new patients and 10-12 follow up patients.
• They oversee the clinical management of patients within the service through weekly multidisciplinary team meeting.
• The post holder will conduct complex diagnostic memory assessments and provide supervision to the nurses who conduct less complex assessments. The diagnostic process is supported by the psychologist when a neuropsychology assessment is required the post holder will conduct disclosure appointments to inform patients of diagnosis, discuss and initiate treatment if appropriate.
• The post holder will also support the nurses in care coordinating people with complex problems and promote active case-load management. The post holder will attend multi-professional meetings and carry out Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments for their patients when appropriate.
• The post holder will be available to team members for clinical advice during the working day. There is a well-functioning duty system in place covered by the nurses for triaging and emergency assessments. The post holder will be available to support the decision making by the duty system for complex cases and provide supervision for the urgent review of patients within the service.
• Cover for holidays and absences to colleagues with mutual consultation and agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• On the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• 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.

Transport

• holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata