Job requirements
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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Eligibility
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
- Eligibility
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
- Eligibility
Approved clinician status.
- Eligibility
Approved under Section 12.
- Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Qualifications
Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
- Qualifications
Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant.
- Qualifications
Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.
- Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Eligibility
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Qualifications
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Qualifications
MRCPsych
- Qualifications
On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult.
- Qualifications
Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent.
- Qualifications
Additional clinical qualifications.
- Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
- Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
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.
Job overview
**THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**
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. There will be opportunities for flexible working and extra PAs to support South East Directorate’
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Rochford, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 PA. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term 1 year contract). The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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