Medical Director for Mental Health Services

2 months ago

Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders, you will be responsible for providing medical expertise and leadership to our team, working closely with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide medical leadership and advice to the team, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, working closely with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage complex cases, including those with significant additional mental health or physical health needs.
  • Lead in the monitoring and treatment of physical complications of eating disorders, collaborating with other health professionals as needed.
  • Supervise the team in charge of medical monitoring and management of high-risk patients, ensuring that investigations are ordered and results are interpreted correctly.
  • Provide psychiatric input to the development of pathways in and out of acute care settings for ED patients, working closely with other mental health teams.
  • Assess and manage risk, including vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety, and risk of harm to others.
  • Contribute to the co-production and update of care plans with service users and their loved ones, using approved Patient Reported Outcome Measures.
  • Liaise with and provide feedback to families and carers, ensuring that they are informed and involved in the care process.
  • Work closely with consultant colleagues to provide office hours cover and annual, study, or special leave cover across all eating disorder services delivered by EPUT.
  • Write reports for patients in education, training, work, and/or accessing benefits, ensuring that they are comprehensive and accurate.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary discussions regarding the most appropriate treatment settings for patients, including community or intensive day care treatment, or referral to a regional specialist inpatient unit.
  • Ensure that you are in good medical standing for CPD, that your practice is up-to-date and in line with the GMC's Good Medical Practice Guidelines and best practice guidelines, and able to evidence this for the purposes of annual appraisal.
  • Actively promote the eating disorder services' core values of evidence-based treatment, close multidisciplinary team working, shared care with other services, and effective risk management.
  • Work with operational and clinical colleagues in managing the overall clinical performance of the team, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered.
  • Lead and participate in audit and research, contributing to the development of new treatments and services.
  • Be involved in strategic planning and development, working closely with other teams and stakeholders to improve services.
  • Contribute to the direction of the clinical management of eating disorders within the team, following the principles of evidence-based medicine.
  • Promote the involvement of all stakeholders, including patients, carers, primary care, acute hospitals, universities, etc., in service feedback and improvement, participating in regional meetings and networks as needed.
  • Work in accordance with Trust and service policies and guidelines, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered.
  • Liaise with clinical and managerial leaders in commissioning and providing services, aiming to improve and develop services in collaboration with MDT colleagues.
  • Provide specialist input to contract negotiations, ensuring that the needs of patients and staff are represented.
About Us

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health and community care services, committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We are a values-driven organization, dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous relocation package up to £8,000 and recruitment and retention premia up to £15,000.
  • A range of training and development opportunities, including excellent training facilities and opportunities for career progression.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on staff well-being and development.
  • The opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team of professionals, passionate about delivering high-quality care.
  • A commitment to innovation and excellence, with a focus on developing new treatments and services that meet the needs of our patients.

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