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Consultant Psychiatrist in OA Rochford & Castlepoint

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Essex

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Job summary

Join a leading health and wellbeing service as a Consultant Psychiatrist focusing on dementia care. Be part of a dedicated team in Essex, providing clinical leadership and support for elderly patients. The role offers professional development, generous relocation packages, and a supportive environment for newly qualified consultants.

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.
Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership for the assessment and management of dementia patients.
Carry out Mental Health Act assessments and tribunal reports.
Support staff development and service improvement.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Leadership

Decision Making

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych

Job summary

*THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL*

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.

EPUT is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join Old Age Community team based at Sydervelt Centre, Canvey Island. The team provides services mainly to the Dementia patients and to elderly patients in Rochford, Rayleigh and Canvey Island.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical leadership for the assessment and management of dementia patients in community and to functional older adult 70+ in the catchment area. The post holder will be the Approved Clinician for patients detained under the Community treatment order.

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.

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

Details Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-EPUT685

Job locations

Sydervelt Centre

Canvey Island

SS8 9EG

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and be the Responsible Clinician for all patients open to the community team.
Review new patients in a timely manner and oversee the clinical management of patients.
Will be available for timely meetings, MDT and facilitate discharge planning.
Carry out duties as Responsible Clinician, including Mental Health Act assessments, preparation of tribunal reports and giving oral evidence at managers hearings and mental health review tribunals for Patients under CTO. There is1 patient under CTO at present.
Be actively involved in supporting staff development and in effecting continual service improvement.
Provide clinical supervision to the trainees, as well as supervising the specialty doctor.
Clinical Audit: The post holder will participate in audit to ensure the continuous improvement of the service.
The post holder will only be expected to provide cover for holidays and absences with an agreement with other Consultant Colleagues in the area

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and be the Responsible Clinician for all patients open to the community team.
Review new patients in a timely manner and oversee the clinical management of patients.
Will be available for timely meetings, MDT and facilitate discharge planning.
Carry out duties as Responsible Clinician, including Mental Health Act assessments, preparation of tribunal reports and giving oral evidence at managers hearings and mental health review tribunals for Patients under CTO. There is1 patient under CTO at present.
Be actively involved in supporting staff development and in effecting continual service improvement.
Provide clinical supervision to the trainees, as well as supervising the specialty doctor.
Clinical Audit: The post holder will participate in audit to ensure the continuous improvement of the service.
The post holder will only be expected to provide cover for holidays and absences with an agreement with other Consultant Colleagues in the area

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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.

Desirable

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

Eligibility Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.

Desirable

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

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Essential

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 Essential

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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.

Desirable

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

Eligibility Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.

Desirable

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

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Essential

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 Essential

oHolds 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.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Sydervelt Centre

Canvey Island

SS8 9EG