NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient

Job overview

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 NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to join Willow ward based at Rochford Hospital, Rochford.

Main duties of the job

The post holder who 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.

Detailed job description and main 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.