Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult CMHT | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing service provider in the UK is looking for a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in older adult community mental health services. The role involves clinical leadership, conducting assessments, and overseeing patient management. Ideal candidates should have full GMC registration and relevant experience in older adult mental health. Join a dedicated team committed to care, learning, and empowerment while enjoying generous benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Bank shifts opportunities

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Day One Flexible Employer

Support for newly qualified consultants

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent; or within six months of obtaining your CCT.
• Preferred experience in older adult or dementia mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct new assessments for complex cases and support team members.
• Oversee clinical management through weekly team meetings.
• Conduct complex diagnostic memory assessments.
• Support nurses in coordinating care for complex problems.
• Provide clinical advice to team members and supervise urgent patient reviews.
• Cover for holidays and absences with mutual agreement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Experience in older adult mental health

Education

Full GMC registration and Specialist Register

Job description

Overview

Would you like to be part of a 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. The community team is based at Harland Centre, providing services mainly to dementia patients and to elderly patients in Southend and surrounding areas.

EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team; responsible for referrals from your own patch and for the clinical leadership role within the team.
• Carry out new assessments for complex cases personally and support other team members to assess referrals through supervision; expected to conduct 3 outpatient clinics and 1 domiciliary visit clinic per day, seeing approximately 3 new patients and 10‑12 follow‑up patients per session.
• Oversee the clinical management of patients within the service through weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Conduct complex diagnostic memory assessments and provide supervision to nurses who conduct less complex assessments; diagnostic process supported by a psychologist when a neuropsychology assessment is required, and conduct disclosure appointments to inform patients of diagnosis and initiate treatment if appropriate.
• Support nurses in coordinating care for people with complex problems, promote active case‑load management, attend multi‑professional meetings, and carry out Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments when appropriate.
• Provide clinical advice to team members during working hours, assist the duty system for triaging and emergency assessments, and supervise urgent reviews of patients within the service.
• Cover for holidays and absences to colleagues with mutual consultation and agreement.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and 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.
• Experience in older adult or dementia mental health services preferred.

Benefits and Development

EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development opportunities including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• 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
• Support for newly qualified consultants continuing professional development, with links to the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments and a generous relocation package.

Location

Harland Centre, Southend. Essex offers amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.