Responsibilities and Professional Development
The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical care of those patients admitted to the in-patient unit on the ward. The post holder will also be expected to work closely with the team and the ward manager to ensure the provision of an effective service. The 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.
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.
About the Role and Environment
Would you like to be part of a 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. EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join and lead on the Ardleigh ward based at the Lakes Mental Health Unit.
The Lakes Mental Health Unit in Colchester has two in-patient units. Ardleigh ward is an all-female patient unit since August 2015. The other unit, Gosfield ward, is an all-male ward. Each ward has 18 in-patient beds and is refurbished with modern interiors, attached excellent gardens, fully equipped, and has its own LTS and seclusion facilities. There is also a 136-assessment suite working as a designated place of safety on this site.
Trust Values and Staff Development
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development opportunities.
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 including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
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