Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Community, Basildon

Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Community, Basildon The closing date is 02 December 2025 **THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL** 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. EPUT is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Community to join our welcoming and professional team at Basildon Mental Health Unit, Basildon. Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver consistent, high quality medical leadership to the team which provides community services for patients referred to the secondary mental health services from GP surgeries within 3 PCN areas of Basildon East, West and Central areas (details of distribution of these PCNs with other colleagues can be found in the Job Description). Basildon is readily commutable from London and alternatively Essex's has many advantages for applicants seeking to relocate with great schools and countryside. 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 us Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here. EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; 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 Job responsibilities Attend CMHT and PCN MDT meetings to discuss and support ongoing care of patients. Provide regular clinics to review patients via CPA process. Provide flexible emergency medical support for the teams patients. Support patients under the MHA and the processes required under the MHA. Support clinically and supervise your training doctor. Work collaboratively with Primary Care. Liaise with other services within the organization and outside of the organization to optimize the care of your patients. Person Specification Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist. Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant. Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult/any mental health speciality Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status. Approved under Section 12. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr