Job Overview
Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and 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.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dynamic Adult Community Mental Health Team within the Southend Community Mental Health. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary service delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to adults with complex mental health needs.
Main Duties
The post provides specialist psychiatric input to adults with severe mental illness across Southend, including patients managed within CMHT Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The role works closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, PCN clinicians, GPs, and partner agencies. The post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, formulation and ongoing management using a biopsychosocial and recovery‑focused approach. Clinical duties include medication management, risk assessment, Mental Health Act work (including emergency reviews), MDT participation, service liaison, and advisory support to CMHT and primary care mental health practitioners. The caseload is shared with a trainee doctor.
Qualifications
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.
Working for our organisation
The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. In addition to making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key, so you will be supported to pursue educational and research interests that are aligned with providing high‑quality care and safety to patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research, and we also offer a generous relocation package. Our Trust values are Care, Learn and Empower.
Benefits
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* 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
Flexible working
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
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