Fixed Term Contract
FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM 04/02/2026 - 04/08/2026
Role Summary
We expect this post to receive a high amount of applications and as such, this advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received. We therefore recommend early application should this post be of interest.
Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health, community and inpatient 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.
An excellent Local Appointment for Service (LAS) Specialty Trainee (ST4–6) opportunity is available for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract within Older Adult Specialist Dementia Community and Inpatient.
This post is particularly well suited to doctors intending to apply for ST4 entry in the National recruitment round, offering focused exposure to senior inpatient responsibilities within a well‑supported training environment.
Applicants should have at least 2 years’ postgraduate experience in Psychiatry or appropriate psychiatry experience ideally including completion (or near completion) of Core Psychiatry Training or equivalent experience. The role is particularly suitable for doctors seeking a stepping‑stone post prior to ST4 application.
However if no suitable LAS doctor is identified with experience, this LAS job can be an excellent opportunity for LAS doctors wanting to understand working with NHS or have already worked few months in NHS and would like more experience of working within NHS.
The role is designed to allow the post‑holder to function at a higher trainee level or at the appropriate level, while remaining closely supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist/Responsible Clinician.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration.
Responsibilities
* Observe and comply with the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures.
* Provide, with consultant colleagues, a service in the specialty for the Trust with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
* Honor out‑of‑hours responsibilities, including rota commitments where contracted.
* Provide agreed cover for colleague’s periods of leave.
* Participate in audit and continuing medical education.
* Have shared responsibility for clinical care of patients referred to the team and will be expected to work closely with the consultants and team manager to ensure the provision of an effective service.
* Be involved in research and teaching where appropriate.
* Act as appropriate clinician for allocated inpatients, undertaking comprehensive reviews, risk management, treatment planning, and coordinating safe discharge.
* Lead and supervise ward rounds and care reviews, with responsibility for high‑quality clinical documentation.
* Support junior doctors (CT1‑3, GPST, FY1), including review of clerking, ward round entries, and discharge summaries.
* Chair the weekly MDT meeting and oversee implementation of agreed actions.
* Undertake Mental Health Act and medico‑legal work, including tribunal reports and hearings, capacity assessments, and SOAD processes.
* Work closely with nursing, psychology, OT, and community teams to deliver integrated, recovery‑focused care.
Benefits
* 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
How to Apply
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026.
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