Associate Specialist

Job summary

Do you want to work in a friendly, committed, acute inpatient service where your knowledge, experience and skills will be valued? If so, join Dunnock View as an Associate Specialist, where you will be providing treatment to men and women who have mental health needs. With the support of a Consultant Psychiatrist and Lead Consultant Psychiatrist you will provide clinical assessment. You will support the consultant in the assessment of patients referred to the service and will be expected to complete regular mental state reviews, as well as monitoring for side effects of medication. As an Associate Specialist, you will ensure the high quality first-line medical care of our inpatients, liaise effectively with external professionals and carers, provide written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers and Tribunal hearings, work towards safe discharges, and be a valued and effective member of the multidisciplinary team at Dunnock View. You will also ensure an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours, seek collateral history from other professionals and family, and complete disch

Main duties of the job

Join Dunnock View as an Associate Specialist, providing treatment to men and women with mental health needs. You'll collaborate with a Consultant Psychiatrist, completing clinical assessments and monitoring for medication side effects. This role involves ensuring high-quality first-line care, effective liaison with professionals and carers, and providing evidence for hearings. Participation in Clinical Governance activities, conducting audits, and teaching are key responsibilities. Prospective cover for doctors on leave and liaising on physical healthcare are also required. This position demands full GMC registration, experience in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams, and at least 3 years' experience in the field.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees. They deliver care through a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, including specialties like Mental Health and Learning Disabilities & Autism. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment, requiring staff to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. With over 86,000 global employees in 10 countries, they offer opportunities for career growth and movement. Elysium Healthcare adheres to safer recruitment practices, ensuring a DBS disclosure for all candidates.

Details

• Date posted: 29 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522261335
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Do you want to work in a friendly, committed, acute inpatient service where your knowledge, experience and skills will be valued? If so, join Dunnock View as an Associate Specialist, where you will be providing treatment to men and women who have mental health needs.

With the support of a Consultant Psychiatrist and Lead Consultant Psychiatrist you will provide clinical assessment. You will support the consultant in the assessment of patients referred to the service and will be expected to complete regular mental state reviews, as well as monitoring for side effects of medication.

As an Associate Specialist, you will ensure the high quality first-line medical care of our inpatients, liaise effectively with external professionals and carers, provide written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers’ and Tribunal hearings, work towards safe discharges, and be a valued and effective member of the multidisciplinary team at Dunnock View.

You will also ensure an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours, seek collateral history from other professionals and family, and complete discharge letters/reports/s62 forms as required.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports under the supervision of Consultant.
• Provide medical reports and attend CPA meetings to review care of patients with NHS England case managers and community care co-ordinators
• Providing oral evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings under the supervision of the Consultant (Depending on your experience).
• Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients are able to access appropriate medical cover at all times.
• Providing prospective cover to other specialty doctors when they are on leave.
• Liaising with GP and practice nurse regarding physical healthcare of patients.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Full GMC registration
• Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
• To be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• To be linked in with an appraisal/RITA process within the last year
• At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry
• Experience working as a doctor within similar environment
• MRCPsych (desirable)
• Section 12 (2) approval (desirable)
• AC status (desirable)

What you will get:

• Competitive annual salary
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.