Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient

Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION 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 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 seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to join Willow ward based at Rochford Hospital, Rochford.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Willow ward, which is a 16-bed female ward for service users of adult working age. The ward provides inpatient psychiatric assessments, treatment and care to help reduce risk of harm to self and others. On the site, there is a male acute ward, Cedar ward. Cedar ward is paired with Willow ward for consultant cross-cover of SPA and other absences.

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.

EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share 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 responsibilities

Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for inpatients on Willow ward - 16 bed female inpatient ward.

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 Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• 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 in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• 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.
• Approved under Section 12.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

• 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.
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA please see further details.