About this role
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 and community and inpatient 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 seeking a motivated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dynamic Adult Community Mental Health Team within the Southend Community Mental Health . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary service delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with complex mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
The post provides specialist psychiatric input to adults with severe mental illness across Southend, including patients managed within CMHT Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The role works closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, PCN clinicians, GPs, and partner agencies.The post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, formulation and ongoing management using a biopsychosocial and recovery-focused approach. Clinical duties include medication management, risk assessment, Mental Health Act work (including emergency reviews), MDT participation, service liaison, and advisory support to CMHT and primary care mental health practitioners. The caseload is shared with a trainee doctor.
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.
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.
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
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for community mental health patients under the CMHT
Ensure excellence in the provision of mental health assessments and evidence based treatments to all referred patients to the service in line with Trust policies.
Establish a reliable and accessible work schedule with the team and be readily available during work hours.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in community and inpatient settings concerning the timely care and transfer of patients as necessary.
Ensure appropriate administration and documentation in relation to duties of the post, including recording clinical activities in the Trust electronic patient record system.
Liaise with primary care services as appropriate about patients physical health, mental health and social care needs.
Help co-ordinate further support and/or management between different services as service users needs may dictate.
Person Specification
TRANSPORT Essential
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
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. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry via CCT or CESR.
Desirable
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych 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 Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.
Desirable
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. -Substantial post-qualification experience in General Adult Psychiatry. Experience of working in community mental health services with MDT-based care. Experience acting as Responsible Clinician including use of CTOs. Participation in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activity.
Desirable
Experience of PCN-aligned or locality-based service models. Experience of service development or redesign within community services.
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).
Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Taylor Centre
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 2LZ
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)