Senior Forensic Psychiatrist – Community Care Leader

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Billericay; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Billericay is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist for the Specialist Community Forensic Team. The role involves delivering comprehensive mental health services, participating in clinical governance, and conducting assessments for forensic admissions. Candidates must be fully GMC registered and on the Specialist Register. The position offers extensive professional development opportunities and a range of benefits including NHS discounts and flexible working options.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register.
• Ability to work collaboratively with service users and clinicians.
• Experience in preparing reports for managers' hearings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Attend and participate in clinical governance processes.
• Carry out gatekeeping assessments for patient admissions.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Clinical governance participation

Education

Full GMC registration

Forensic Psychiatry CCT or equivalent

Job description

A leading health service provider in Billericay is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist for the Specialist Community Forensic Team. The role involves delivering comprehensive mental health services, participating in clinical governance, and conducting assessments for forensic admissions. Candidates must be fully GMC registered and on the Specialist Register. The position offers extensive professional development opportunities and a range of benefits including NHS discounts and flexible working options.