Consultant Psychiatrist in OA Rochford & CastlepointEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust*THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL* We are offering a generous relocation package up to £8,000 and recruitment and retention premia up to £15,000 is available (T&Cs apply) 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 jobThe 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.
About usThe 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 LoansNHS discounts for staffExcellent Training facilities and opportunitiesBuying and Selling annual leave schemeThe opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areasSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkDay One Flexible EmployerJob responsibilitiesProvide 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 is 1 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 SpecificationQualificationsMB 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.Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.On the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult/General Adult/Dual trainee.Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.Clinical skills, knowledge and experienceExcellent 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.TransportHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist
£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA plus generous relocation package (T&Cs apply)
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