Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult

Job summaryWould 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.This is a full time Consultant post for older adult community mental health services that has become available after the move of the previous post holder. This post is currently covered by a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist. We are hoping to recruit an enthusiastic doctor into a substantive post. The doctor is required to be on the specialist register for Old age or any subspecialty of the mental health.Main duties of the jobThis community Team based at Harland Centre, provide services mainly to the Dementia patients and to Elderly patients in Southend and surrounding areas.This post is based at Harland Centre, Southend. The 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.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.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 EmployerDetailsDate posted12 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year PA ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number364-EPUT795Job locationsHarland CentreSouthend-on-SeaSS0 7DBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob 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 is1 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.. Job description Job 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 is1 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 Specification Qualifications EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register OR within six monthsMeets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsychOn the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult/General Adult/Dual trainee.Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent. Eligibility EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.DesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience EssentialExcellent 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 EssentialoHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register OR within six monthsMeets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsychOn the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult/General Adult/Dual trainee.Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent. Eligibility EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.DesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience EssentialExcellent 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 EssentialoHolds 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarland CentreSouthend-on-SeaSS0 7DBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarland CentreSouthend-on-SeaSS0 7DBUnited KingdomEmployer's website