Specialty doctor

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated professional to work in a 10-bed PICU, providing intensive care for patients with serious mental disorders. The role involves direct patient care, attending ward reviews, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant psychiatric qualifications. The position offers various benefits, including training opportunities and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Season ticket loan scheme

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities

Buy-and-sell annual leave scheme

Bank shift work opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in psychiatry.
• Professional references covering the last three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend ward and MDT reviews as scheduled.
• Carry out ward reviews when consultant is absent.
• Admit patients during working hours and manage urgent clinical issues.

Skills

Full registration with the GMC

Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983

Achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in psychiatry

Professional references

Job description

Employer

EPUT is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. We are a leading provider of mental health and community care services across Essex and neighbouring counties.

Role Summary

The post holder will primarily work in the 10‑bed PICU at the Linden Centre for Mental Health, providing short‑term, intensive care for patients aged 18‑65 in an acutely disturbed phase of a serious mental disorder. The role involves supporting patient care until transfer to a locality ward or discharge and maintaining effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend ward and MDT reviews as scheduled
• Carry out ward reviews when the consultant is absent
• Admit patients during working hours and manage urgent clinical issues on the ward
• Dictate and check discharge summaries for patients
• Complete administrative tasks related to patient care
• Support trainee doctors and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
• Attend weekly supervision meetings with the consultant

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in psychiatry and likelihood of attaining CT2 competences by the start date
• Professional references covering the last three years of employment (business contact information required); personal or character references not accepted

Benefits

• Season ticket loan scheme
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities
• Buy‑and‑sell annual leave scheme
• Bank shift work and skill‑expansion opportunities
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle‑to‑work

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services and from those with disabilities. We will provide application forms in alternative formats upon request.

Application Process

Applicants should submit their CV, professional references, and a cover letter highlighting relevant competencies. DBS checks and COVID vaccination status (where applicable) will be required as part of pre‑employment checks.

Important Information

Vacancies may be closed prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants who have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date may consider their application unsuccessful. All staff will undergo robust safer recruitment processes.