Job summary
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.
Shape the future of Dementia Care and join the service where your clinical insight will directly enhance the lives of older adults living with dementia.EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to provide medical leadership for the Tower inpatient ward based at Clacton and District Hospital Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The post holder will provide medical leadership for multidisciplinary team comprising of resident doctors, ward nursing team, psychiatrists, CPN's, OT and psychologist.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the ward managers and the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective service and also be expected to work closely with the relevant community teams and contribute to providing an effective care pathway for patients across the service.
The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for patients under their care on Tower Ward for patients detained under the Mental Health Act and expected to carry out the duties expected of an RC knowledgably and in a timely manner. The post holder will be expected to be knowledgeable of the Mental Capacity Act and be proficient at applying it appropriately to patient care.
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
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.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Psychiatrist is a key clinical leader for the Team. The post-holder is required to work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering Mental Health Services. Working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians, and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering great mental health services. The post holder would be part of the senior management team of the team and be integral in developing and improving the service.
Clinical areas:
- Diagnosis
- Bio psychosocial approach to treatment
- Evidence based interventions
- Legal issues
- Boundary setting
Clinical Leadership:
- Enabling/Encouraging other team members
- Strategic planning and development
- Available to the team both to individuals and the team as a whole
- Active team member
- Attend regular reviews
- Work towards high team morale
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Psychiatrist is a key clinical leader for the Team. The post-holder is required to work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering Mental Health Services. Working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians, and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering great mental health services. The post holder would be part of the senior management team of the team and be integral in developing and improving the service.
Clinical areas:
- Diagnosis
- Bio psychosocial approach to treatment
- Evidence based interventions
- Legal issues
- Boundary setting
Clinical Leadership:
- Enabling/Encouraging other team members
- Strategic planning and development
- Available to the team both to individuals and the team as a whole
- Active team member
- Attend regular reviews
- Work towards high team morale
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 Psychiatry
- 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 Psychiatry
- 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.
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
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.
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).
